Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Associate

In this role, you will:

• Participate in planning and executing a variety of programs, services, and initiatives, and monitor key indicators to ensure effective performance and control management of assigned operations or business groups
• Review basic initiatives including policy or process changes, process improvements, technology enhancements, and conduct regular reviews to identify efficiencies and cost savings opportunities
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgement while developing an understanding of policies and procedures, best practices, and initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with mid-level managers or cross-functional business partners
• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

• 6+ months of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Minimum 6 years of experience in business operations, strategic execution, or project management within the financial services industry.
• Support the implementation of key business projects, initiatives, and strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders providing subject matter expertise and support ongoing business support requirements.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and financial regulations.
• Collaborate with record coordinators, operations and compliance teams to address any records-related compliance issue(s) with the mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Passion for improving processes and tools to enhance business outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a key liaison between different business units (e.g., operations, data management, compliance, IT) to ensure seamless coordination of activities.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and execute them effectively across diverse teams.
• Manage data classification schemes and support information lifecycle management initiatives.
• Manage the governance and oversight for creation, classification, storage, retrieval, retention, and disposal of records, both physical and electronic.
• Ensure consistent application of records management practices across all teams.
• Train and support teams in the use of records management technologies and tools.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to support change adoption and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programs on records management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of compliance and effective records management throughout the organization.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to senior management to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that all business execution activities comply with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Ability to navigate and manage change in a dynamic, global environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, and increased efficiency.
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, handling ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Develop and monitor business support activities, timelines, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage expectations of stakeholders by providing clear and consistent updates on the progress and outcomes of initiatives.
• Strong business management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and deliver results on time.

• Focused on achieving measurable results, with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), JIRA, and familiarity with business process modeling tools.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.