About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Payment Networks Strategic Delivery Lead to join our Payment Network Office (PNO), which manages our strategic relationships with Visa, Mastercard and American Express, and is part of the Cards & Merchant Services (CMS) organization within the Consumer Lending group. This team serves as the nexus for all Network related activities, from addressing business strategies and pain points through Network capabilities, to negotiating and managing contracts, while providing guidance and subject matter expertise on Network matters. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

This individual will own the management and delivery of Payment Network efforts, across Visa, Mastercard and American Express. They will collaborate with stakeholders across our organization to drive the alignment and synchronization of Network projects within Consumer Lending to deliver opportunities across new product development, Network conversions, co-brand integrations, product benefits and other areas where Network Subject Matter Expertise is required.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Product teams across consumer, small business and co-brand on new product development efforts to ensure Network related areas are addressed
• Lead Network brand conversions in partnership with the Networks and internal stakeholders, including Product, Marketing, and Technology
• Provide specialized Subject Matter Expertise to business lines on Network related topics and matters including the integration of co-brand opportunities
• Develop a robust framework and corresponding processes to ensure the delivery of Network components as it relates to new product launches, migrations and the integration of new co-brands
• Partner with the Product Benefits team to ensure Network alignment, support negotiations and drive compliance on Network related benefits
• Serve as the primary escalation point on Network related issues that are raised by internal partners or the Networks
• Develop and foster cross-functional relationships with the Networks and internal stakeholders including, Product, Fraud, Risk, Sourcing, Legal, Compliance and other business and functional groups

Required Qualifications, US:

• 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:

• 3+ years of experience working with Card Issuers, Acquirers or Payment Networks
• 2+ years of Project Management experience
• Consumer Lending experience
• Project management experience
• Expert knowledge of the Networks and Payments ecosystem, including an understanding of key players, emerging risks and the evolving regulatory/compliance landscape
• Experience with Network brand conversions
• Understanding of Network processes required to launch new products including developing ICA strategies, BIN management and the set-up of product tiers
• Proven leadership skills and a history working with cross-functional and diverse teams
• Ability to promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork, willing to break-down functional silos to optimize results
• Ability to influence and build relationships with internal partners and external Networks  
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to manage full life cycle projects that vary in scope and complexity
• Ability to think strategically, implement, and deliver business objectives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Posting Locations:

• 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017  
• 2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
• 8505 IBM Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
• 401 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
• 4340 Innslake Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23060  

Required locations for this position are listed above. Candidate must reside within a reasonable commute to a site location listed. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Salary range is determined by location of the job.

May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long-term incentive awards.

Pay Range

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.