Head of Markets Portfolio Management COO

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services. A trusted partner to our clients, we provide corporate and transactional banking; commercial real estate lending and servicing; investment banking; equity; and fixed income solutions including sales, trading, and research capabilities to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients across the globe. The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business seamlessly across all geographic regions by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, strategy & innovation, data transformation, client lifecycle management, and risk management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. About this Role Wells Fargo is seeking a Head of Markets Portfolio Management (CIB Business Management Senior Manager) to serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the centralized Markets Portfolio Management function within Corporate & Investment Banking. This role provides executive-level operational leadership to support a centralized portfolio management framework across Markets, with responsibility for underwriting discipline, independent review, risk assessment, and portfolio-wide analytics. The role will help establish a cohesive, scalable operating model that enables consistent standards, clear escalation, and alignment with the firm’s broader credit and risk governance framework. The COO partners closely with senior business leaders, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Finance, and Technology to drive execution, enhance governance, and deliver transparency across portfolio management activities.

Requirements

7+ years of corporate & investment banking business management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in portfolio management, credit risk, underwriting, or related functions within Markets or Banking
Strong understanding of credit and risk governance frameworks and regulatory expectations
Proven ability to design and operate complex, cross-functional operating models
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale execution and transformation initiatives
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate with sound judgment and independence in a dynamic, risk-focused environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration across business, risk, and control partners
Experience maintaining high standards of risk management and governance

Responsibilities

Support the execution of centralized portfolio oversight activities across Markets, including underwriting, independent review, and ongoing risk assessment
Drive consistency in portfolio management frameworks, standards, and escalation protocols
Partner with Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Legal to ensure alignment with enterprise credit and risk governance expectations
Facilitate governance forums and provide transparency into portfolio risks, performance, and emerging issues
Design and manage the operating model for Markets Portfolio Management, including governance routines, processes, and decision frameworks
Coordinate execution across portfolio teams, front office partners, and control functions to deliver timely and high-quality outputs
Maintain operational playbooks, process documentation, and execution standards
Track key priorities, dependencies, and delivery milestones across the portfolio function
Support budget planning, headcount management, and resource allocation for the portfolio management organization
Contribute to strategic planning efforts and alignment with Markets priorities
Help define organizational structure and coverage models to support scalability and efficiency
Deliver insights and reports to senior Markets leadership
Partner with Finance, Technology and Data teams to enhance reporting capabilities and data transparency
Serve as a key interface between Markets Portfolio Management and senior stakeholders across Lines of Business and control functions
Support executive communications, leadership reporting, and materials for governance forums
Drive alignment across stakeholders while maintaining independence of the portfolio management function