AVP, Equity Distribution Business Management - Associate

Wells Fargo•New York, NY

3d•$92,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Execution Consultant reports within the Equity Distribution Business Management organization and provides broad business management and execution support across Equity Distribution. The role works with business managers, sales leaders, and partners across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Human Resources, and other support functions to coordinate priorities, prepare management information, and support delivery of key initiatives. Success requires strong organization, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The role is hybrid, with some in-office expectation. The position supports business operations and goals, identifies process improvements, researches strategies and action plans, and uses independent judgment to guide moderate-risk deliverables. It presents recommendations related to strategic approaches, support-function effectiveness, business performance improvements, and risk management. The role provides guidance across support functions and operations for a business group, collaborates with leaders and executive management, and provides work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff. The position is subject to FINRA background screening and ongoing regulatory obligations. Candidates must pass a background check before hire; individuals subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Specific compliance policies may apply to outside activities and personal investing. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is located in New York, NY, and the listed annual base salary range is $92,000 to $145,000, with possible incentive opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
Successfully complete and pass a background check before hire and meet applicable ongoing FINRA regulatory obligations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an Equity sales, Equity trading, or related capital markets business.
Working knowledge of financial and workforce reporting, risk and control processes, client or coverage data, and equity sales and trading workflows.
Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholder requests in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with the ability to prepare accurate, business-ready materials.
Ability to analyze business, financial, operational, or risk information and summarize key findings and actions.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong partnering and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with business partners, senior leaders, and key stakeholders.
Experience with AI and workflow tools that streamline processes and reduce manual tasks through increased automation.

Responsibilities

Support business managers and sales leaders in tracking priorities, action items, deliverables, and issues across Equity Distribution.
Prepare recurring business reviews, management presentations, performance commentary, organizational materials, and other executive-ready content.
Support financial and workforce management routines, including expense tracking, headcount reporting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and organizational updates.
Coordinate client and coverage management processes, including data collection, coverage changes, client-planning materials, and performance reporting.
Assist with risk and control activities, including evidence collection, procedure maintenance, resiliency planning, access reviews, regulatory requests, and issue remediation tracking.
Coordinate with Operations, Middle Office, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and other partners to support timely resolution of business needs.
Support workflow, data, analytics, and platform initiatives through requirements documentation, testing coordination, implementation tracking, and user communications.
Maintain accurate business information, trackers, job aids, organizational materials, and management reporting.
Support vendor, contract, invoice, and third-party review processes in coordination with business managers and partner teams.
Provide flexible generalist support across the Equity Distribution Business Management organization as priorities evolve.
Participate in assigned and ongoing business operations to help meet business goals and objectives.
Identify process improvement opportunities by conducting root cause testing of compliance and business metrics.
Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within the defined scope of work.
Review and research strategies and action plans to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations.
Use independent judgment to guide moderate-risk deliverables.
Present recommendations to develop, implement, and monitor strategic approaches, support-function effectiveness, business performance improvement opportunities, and approaches for managing business risks.
Exercise independent judgment and provide guidance in diverse support functions and operations for a single business group within a line of business.
Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management.
Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff.