Vice President, Commodities COO

Wells Fargo•Houston, TX

18h•$119,000 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate & Investment Banking (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 Commodities COO (VP level) in CIB as part of our Markets line of business. This opportunity is a business management role driving the growth, modernization, and long‑term expansion of the Commodity franchise within Global Markets. 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

4+ years of Corporate & Investment Banking business management experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of Capital Markets experience
Experience in commodities trading, risk management, operations, or market infrastructure
Experience overseeing trading operations
Experience introducing new processes and technologies to enhance operational efficiency
Strong ability to diagnose inefficiencies, refine workflows, and elevate end‑to‑end processes
Sound judgment with the confidence to challenge business decisions when appropriate

Responsibilities

Continuously refine and monitor performance metrics to measure strategic impact, detect emerging issues, and guide data‑driven decisions that support growth
Drive partnerships with key vendors, market‑data providers, exchanges, and brokers to optimize platform capabilities, enhance competitive positioning, and manage expenses effectively
Partner with Finance, HR, Technology, Operations, Legal, Operational Risk, Business Controls, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Relations to ensure unified execution of strategic priorities
Partner with the Line of Business CFO to steer financial performance through disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and analytical reporting that supports scalable expansion
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational and regulatory risks to ensure a resilient, globally compliant operating environment as the franchise grows
Assist with the development and launch of new products and market‑expansion initiatives—while managing related internal and external risks
Help coordinate with technology, models, and other highly technical workflows with internal and external teams to ensure seamless operations across existing offerings and new product expansion
Assist with regulatory inquiries and Internal Audit, ensuring transparent communication, strong control discipline, and timely remediation of findings to support a resilient and growth‑ready operating environment