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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategy Consultant to join the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Strategy team. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
The team works directly with CIB senior leadership to shape and drives the firm’s most important strategic priorities across Banking, Markets, Commercial Real Estate (CRE), and enterprise‑level initiatives. The team partners closely with business heads and senior stakeholders to evaluate growth opportunities, allocate capital, manage risk, and improve returns across the franchise.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in top‑tier management consulting and/or investment banking, private credit, or private equity who are looking to operate at the center of decision‑making within a leading global financial institution. The Consultant will support strategy development and execution across a wide range of topics, including business growth, portfolio and capital allocation decisions, operating model evolution, and cross‑LOB initiatives. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to have direct impact on the direction of the CIB.
In this role, you will:
- Partner with CIB senior leadership to define, evaluate, and execute strategic priorities across Banking, Markets, CRE, and Enterprise initiatives.
- Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decisions related to growth strategy, capital deployment, risk appetite, and returns optimization.
- Develop clear, concise, executive‑ready materials for senior leadership, including presentations for management committees, operating reviews, and board‑level discussions.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders, finance, risk, and other stakeholders to translate strategy into executable initiatives.
- Support critical initiatives such as portfolio reviews, new business assessments, M&A evaluation, and cross‑LOB coordination efforts.
- Synthesize insights from internal performance data, market analysis, and external benchmarks to inform leadership decision‑making.
- Manage workstreams independently while balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Strategy and Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate degrees in analytic fields (e.g., Economics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics).
- Top‑tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG), and / or Investment Banking, Private Credit, and / or Private Equity experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from a top academic institution.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop clear, actionable insights.
- Demonstrated experience building high‑quality, senior‑level presentations and written communications.
- Comfort working with senior stakeholders and navigating cross‑functional teams.
- Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a bias toward impact and execution.
Job Expectations:
- Position will require onsite presence at the required location listed below in a hybrid work schedule.
- Flexibility to support global teams across time zones.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Relocation assistance not available for this position.
Position Location:
- 500 West 33rd Street - New York, NY
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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. $120,000.00 - $196,000.00
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:
30 Oct 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
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:
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