CIB Innovation - Lending Banking Lead

**About this role:** The **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 **CIB Innovation team,** aligned within the CIB Chief Operating Office **,** is seeking a **Lending Banking Innovation Lead** to join the Innovation team. The Lending Banking Innovation Lead will drive the development and execution of the Lending Banking innovation strategy and roadmap, in collaboration with senior business and functional leaders in Banking and across CIB. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience within CIB Banking business(es) along with strong understanding of AI/GenAI market solutions. **In this role, you will:** + Serve as trusted advisor and domain expert on behalf of Banking Lending business + Collaborate with Banking, Innovation, functional and tech teams to ensure the LOB's strategic priorities and user needs are represented in CIB prioritization + Work with AI Delivery teams, Fintech Product Managers and enterprise functions on roadmap and investment planning + Partner and lead SMEs to support user design, testing and rollouts + Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for escalations on issues of varying complexity + Design and implement AI solutions or improvements to current operational processes and procedures.  Must have a growth mindset and be solution and efficiency oriented. + Contribute and implement innovative solutions or improvements to current deal processes and procedures.  Must have a growth mindset and be solution and efficiency oriented. + Engage control, business and operational risk partners when needed to ensure appropriate subject matter knowledge is represented. Develop a wide network of business partners. **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:** + Prior or existing Banking domain and AI implementation experience. + Experience leading cross-functional teams on specific business strategies. + Ability to create relationship breadth and depth, while navigating the regulatory, compliance and legal intricacies of working at a highly regulated organization. + Strong communication skills. + Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work under deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment. + Strong listening and communications skills with the ability to convey complex information and ideas simply and clearly. + Strong understanding of current industry trends, constantly seeking new ideas to bring to thinking. + Strong understanding of navigating a complex and large global banking organization. + Demonstrated experience around inclusivity in leading and the ability to bring along all key stakeholders into the strategy to ensure the business is operating within our risk framework. + High energy with a passion for innovation and developing strategic high-growth partnership models. **Job Expectations:** + This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship + Ability to travel as needed + Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements + Ability to work additional hours as needed + 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. **Job Address:** 550 S. Tryon-Charlotte, NC 150 E 42nd St- New York, NY **Pay Range** Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $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 ( 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:** 18 Nov 2025 ***** **_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** To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo ( . **Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy ( to learn more. **Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:** a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. **Req Number:** R-504264