Strategic Initiatives Consultant, Merchant Services
About The Position
Wells Fargo Merchant Services provides financial solutions that help businesses accept and process payments. They offer a complete suite of tools, including hardware and software, to accept payments in person, online, or by phone, and solutions to help manage operations and grow businesses. The Strategic Initiatives Consultant will support Merchant Acquiring by shaping and executing high-priority initiatives. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic options, and drive initiatives for both near-term objectives and long-term business goals. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor, leading analysis and resolution of complex business challenges, developing actionable strategies, and overseeing cross-functional execution from concept to implementation. This role requires strategic thinking, project leadership, and business execution with accountability for measurable outcomes.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of Business Execution, Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Transformation, Program Management, Strategic Planning, or related experience, demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Experience within Merchant Services, Payments, Treasury Management, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
- Experience leading and executing complex cross-functional initiatives within a large, matrixed organization.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, business execution, business transformation, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including experience evaluating business performance and operational metrics.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information and develop recommendations for leadership.
- Knowledge of the payments ecosystem, merchant acquiring, payment acceptance solutions, and emerging payment technologies.
- Experience building executive dashboards, scorecards, and leadership reporting.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts through compelling storytelling, data visualization, and executive-ready presentations.
- Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in highly visible strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint and executive presentation development capabilities, including the ability to create polished, concise, and impactful materials for senior leaders.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and build partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance strategic priorities across Merchant Services.
- Partner with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that improve business performance, client experience, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
- Analyze business performance, market trends, operational metrics, and strategic opportunities to develop actionable recommendations.
- Coordinate efforts across multiple lines of business and support functions to align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and resolve issues.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance execution while maintaining strong risk and control disciplines.
- Develop executive-level presentations, board materials, business reviews, strategic narratives, and communications for senior leadership audiences.
- Transform complex data and business insights into clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations that support executive decision-making.
- Support business planning, operating reviews, organizational initiatives, and special projects across Merchant Services.
- Monitor progress against strategic objectives and key performance indicators, identifying risks and recommending actions to achieve desired outcomes.
Benefits
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
- This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
- This position does not offer VISA sponsorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
