Lead Business Execution Consultant -Strategy & Planning

Wells Fargo • Irving, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic, data-driven Lead Business Execution Consultant with a consulting, market planning, or strategy & analytics background to join the Branch Channel Management Market Planning team focused on branch and ATM market planning. This role plays a critical leadership function in shaping and executing long-term branch and ATM distribution strategies across assigned markets. The ideal candidate operates at the intersection of business strategy, analytics, and executive storytelling—translating complex data into clear, decision-ready insights. You will help drive enterprise-wide retail distribution decisions by uncovering market insights, partnering with analytics and data science teams, and influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Requirements

• 5+ years 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
• 5+ years of Retail Network Planning experience

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in distribution strategy, network planning, real estate strategy, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience applying advanced analytics to inform strategic and investment decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive‑level insights and actionable recommendations.
• Experience within banking, financial services, or large‑scale branch network environments.
• Proven track record of leading market‑ or enterprise‑scale initiatives through influence and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative, analytical, or business discipline.
• Strong executive communication skills, including decision‑oriented storytelling and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, market performance drivers, capital tradeoffs, and return‑based decision making, including experience with geospatial analysis and scenario modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end market‑level branch network strategy and execution, combining deep field insight with advanced analytics to inform branch expansion, relocation, downsizing, closure, and ATM optimization decisions.
• Ensure physical distribution investments align with market opportunity, customer demand, long‑term network strategy, and enterprise financial targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and executive leaders by delivering clear, decision‑ready insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
• Maintain a strong field presence to understand macro‑ and micro‑market dynamics and influence senior stakeholders through fact‑based, actionable guidance.
• Lead the new branch and ATM investment pipeline from concept through approval, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and capital objectives.
• Own branch closure planning, including candidate identification, stakeholder engagement, and assessment of financial, customer, and operational impacts.
• Partner closely with regional leadership, finance, risk, compliance, corporate properties, and strategy teams to align market strategy, capital deployment, and execution priorities.
• Provide strategic direction to corporate real estate partners on lease renewals, downsizing, and repositioning opportunities.
• Integrate advanced analytics, geospatial insights, and scenario modeling into rigorous, fact‑based recommendations that support enterprise decision‑making.
• Coordinate risk, compliance, and control considerations associated with branch and ATM network changes.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Focus on building strong customer relationships
• Strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture
• Accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance)
• Proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees