Lead Executive Recruiter

Wells Fargo Bank•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Executive Recruiter to support executive-level hiring across its revenue-generating businesses. This role will focus on hiring Managing Directors within Corporate Investment Banking. The Executive Recruiting team, part of the broader Talent Acquisition organization, provides enterprise-level consulting and advisory services. The team leads complex, and at times highly confidential searches, including market mapping, research, succession planning, talent pipelining, and sourcing. This role will partner closely with key HR stakeholders and engage directly with senior executive leadership across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of Executive Recruiting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Experience in large, highly matrixed organizations; banking/financial services
Deep understanding of Corporate Investment Banking business models (e.g., capital markets, M&A advisory, trading, structured finance) and relevant talent competitors
Strong ability to confidently consult on recruiting practices and process with partners and line of business leaders.
Expertise in market mapping, succession planning, talent research, and building executive talent pipelines for niche or hard-to-fill roles
Proven track record of leading senior executive searches (C-suite pipelines) across multiple business lines
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience advising and influencing senior leaders and HR partners
Demonstrated ability to operate in highly confidential environments with sound judgment and discretion

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional executive hiring initiatives and serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Recruiting function
Analyze large-scale, multi-faceted business needs, including ambiguous or unprecedented factors, to inform hiring strategies
Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for critical roles, including sourcing, assessment, development, and hiring recommendations
Serve as primary relationship manager for senior executive searches, managing candidate engagement, negotiations, and offer acceptance
Design and implement executive recruiting strategies, processes, and best practices to meet advanced talent needs
Build and cultivate diverse executive talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market mapping
Operate with strong judgment in complex situations, ensuring alignment with policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Lead projects, mentor team members, and manage external search partners to drive results and enhance recruiting capabilities