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 an SPG Banking COO VP to support Structured Products Group (SPG) Mortgage Finance Group (MFG). This role is responsible for driving the operational and strategic execution agenda across MFG, partnering closely with Originators, Structurers, Portfolio Management, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Technology to enable efficient, controlled, and scalable business growth. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting MFG, including regulatory, risk, infrastructure, and business growth priorities
Act as a key COO partner to SPG MFG leadership, driving execution on strategic priorities and control initiatives
Operate with a high degree of accountability, ownership, and urgency across multiple concurrent priorities
Build strong relationships across Banking, Risk, Finance, and Technology to enable coordinated delivery
Contribute to a culture of strong governance, risk discipline, and continuous process improvement
Drive end-to-end business execution across banking activities, including governance, controls, and operational readiness for new products and platform changes
Identify and mitigate operational and control risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies
Drive prioritization, resource alignment, and execution discipline across initiatives impacting banking
Develop and implement efficiency initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance scalability, and reduce operational friction across desks
Perform detailed analysis and synthesize insights on business performance, risk trends, and operational efficiency to inform leadership decision-making
Lead issue identification, escalation, and remediation efforts, including audit and regulatory deliverables across MFG
Influence and coordinate across senior stakeholders, facilitating decision-making and alignment on complex, cross-functional topics
Provide guidance and oversight to central team members and contribute to building a strong COO / Business Management function supporting SPG
Required Qualifications:
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
Desired Qualifications:
5+ years of experience with Structured Products (e.g., MFG, ABS, CDF)
Mortgage Finance structured products experience preferred
Experience acting as a partner, overseeing business governance, operating cadence, and execution tracking for structured products platform
Strong understanding of end-to-end banking lifecycle, including booking, funding, credit analysis, portfolio monitoring and surveillance
Familiarity with regulatory and control frameworks impacting Banking and Markets businesses
Experience influencing and aligned senior stakeholders across front office, risk, finance, and technology on complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience driving prioritization and resource alignment across concurrent initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution in a fast-paced markets environment
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
Job Expectations:
This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
26 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Req Number: R-552928
