Lead Business Aligned Finance Analyst – CIB Markets Finance Strategic Advisory

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Aligned Finance Analyst to work in the CIB Markets Finance group. The role serves as a strategic finance partner to the Markets organization, driving financial analysis, peer benchmarking, and executive reporting to support business performance and decision-making. The position partners with finance teams and stakeholders across CIB Finance, Investor Relations, Strategy, and lines of business, and builds relationships with Markets leadership as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

5+ years of Finance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including communicating confidently and succinctly.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills, including financial metrics analysis.
Knowledge and understanding of report analysis, emphasizing accuracy and presenting a story with supporting details.

Nice To Haves

Experience within Corporate and Investment Banking disciplines, including Markets industry experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, financial systems such as Essbase, and emerging AI technologies such as CoPilot.
Experience with accounting, group controllers, corporate treasury, regulatory capital, financial planning and analysis, and/or product control.
Knowledge of Wells Fargo's balance sheet and product offerings.
Experience preparing visual and verbal presentations of data trends for management reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead financial analysis and performance advisory initiatives for the CIB Markets line of business.
Partner with the broader finance team on performance metrics relative to peers.
Develop forward-looking financial plans, forecasts, expense management solutions, and strategic recommendations.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior business executives.
Create and deliver executive-level presentations for weekly reporting, monthly business reviews, and quarterly earnings preparation.
Drive and implement finance-related strategic initiatives across the organization.
Partner cross-functionally with CIB Finance, Investor Relations, Strategy, and line-of-business teams to address key priorities and resolve complex issues.
Build strong relationships with Markets leadership to act as a trusted advisor.
Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers in finance and CIB Markets to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Follow applicable risk programs, Wells Fargo policies, procedures, and risk and compliance obligations; escalate and remediate issues as appropriate.