CFO of Equities Division

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Equities Division within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Markets Division at Wells Fargo. The CFO of Equities partners closely with business and finance leadership to drive strategic decision-making, financial performance, and balance sheet optimization. The role will report directly to the CFO of Markets with accountability and responsibility to the co-heads of Equities.

Requirements

8+ years of Finance experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience
The ability to lead large, cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex financial concepts effectively is critical.
Needs to be a strategic, results-driven thinker who can balance day-to-day execution with long-term vision.
Must be comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to a constantly changing market and regulatory environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Equities CFO, or experience driving financial and/or risk analysis for Equities desks.
Understanding of Equities Finance, Equity Derivatives and Equity Cash business lines
Effective communicator and experience presenting to management
Experience in developing financial projections to support strategic decisions and initiatives
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Outstanding problem solving skills
Ability to perform in a demanding environment

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the Equities Finance team including financial planning, financial reporting, and balance sheet and capital management
Develop and execute financial strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability across all Equities businesses
Act as a key partner to the Equities business and provide Finance leadership across all day-to-day aspects of the business
Develop presentations and analyses in support of business reviews and strategic discussions with management
Plan financial performance with the desks; connect the usage of financial, tech and human resources with revenue to assess returns and define the strategic plan
Lead detailed review of direct and indirect expenses, headcount; identify and track expense initiatives
Support the desks developing new products and business initiatives through profitability review