Vice President, CIB Strategic Vendor Management Lead – Markets

Wells Fargo & Company•Charlotte, NC

2d•$119,000 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo. The Chief Operating Office (COO) supports the business by delivering platforms, processes and systems across a wide range of disciplines. This includes LOB business management, business solutions & enablement, client lifecycle management, data management, strategy & transformation, and innovation. Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategic Vendor Management Lead to serve as a strategic partner between CIB Markets stakeholders and enterprise Supply Chain Management (SCM), driving vendor relationship optimization, governance compliance, and timely execution of complex SCM tasks. 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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Markets organization (sell-side or buy-side) with strong understanding of the front-to-back trading lifecycle and how vendor services impact trading, risk, operations, and controls.
Ability to engage and influence senior Markets stakeholders (Trading, Sales, Quants, COO, Ops, Technology, Risk/Compliance), translate business needs into execution steps, and communicate clearly under time pressure.
Strong communication, executive interaction and presentation skills
Robust experience in Third Party Risk Management
Analytical mindset with experience in SLA governance and vendor management
Ability to synthesize portfolio data into actionable insights
Basic financial acumen for cost analysis and business case development
Advanced stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Familiarity with supply chain management / third party risk frameworks, compliance standards, and procurement tools (Ariba, ProcessUnity)

Responsibilities

Act as primary liaison for CIB Markets stakeholders in enterprise and Third Party activities; summarize portfolio performance, influence senior stakeholders and present insights
Provide a consistent engagement model between CIB Markets and Enterprise Supply Chain Management (SCM), supporting intake/triage, demand review, sourcing execution, invoicing coordination, third-party risk activities, and reporting. Ensure Markets leaders’ have clear visibility, ownership, and escalation paths
Identify cost-saving opportunities, perform variance analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting cycles
Oversee completion of Inherent Risk Questionnaires, compliance assessments, and remediation activities
Lead recurring vendor portfolio reviews; ensure SLA adherence and performance optimization
Strengthen the approach for Markets’ non-traditional populations, including Broker/Dealer engagement considerations, aligning execution to applicable controls and regulatory expectations.
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and contractual compliance; proactively surface emerging risks, track remediation, and coordinate stakeholder decisions and escalations.
Drive automation initiatives and leverage procurement tools for efficiency (e.g., Ariba, ProcessUnity), improving cycle times, transparency, and data quality across the Markets portfolio.