Business Execution Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Associate.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in planning and executing a variety of programs, services, and initiatives, and monitor key indicators to ensure effective performance and control management of assigned operations or business groups
• Review basic initiatives including policy or process changes, process improvements, technology enhancements, and conduct regular reviews to identify efficiencies and cost savings opportunities
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgement while developing an understanding of policies and procedures, best practices, and initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with mid-level managers or cross-functional business partners
• Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months 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:

• Experience in Product Management, User Acceptance Testing, or Technology Delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and backlog management.
• Ability to create detailed user stories, documentation, and artifacts in Jira and Confluence.
• Experience preparing functional specifications for technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of industry practices and organizational strategies.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly in delivery and documentation.

Job Expectations:

• Graduate/Post-graduate with relevant work experience in Financial/BFSI industry
• Exposure to Pega workflow, technical aspects and cloud migrations will be highly preferred.
• Certifications in Agile, SDLC and PSPO, CSPO, BA, Scrum principles will be preferred
• Experience in business-technology environment, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working within both waterfall and agile methods of project delivery.
• Fluent in the following applications: All MS Office Application and Agile Enterprise Jira, and Confluence.
• This role requires hybrid working set-up with at least 3 days working from office in a week or as per required policy. 
• Lead or participate in product management initiatives and deliverables.
• Support the product roadmap for WIM Product Ops.
• Analyze current‑state processes, assess impacts, and recommend target‑state improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Conduct stakeholder workshops, requirement elicitation sessions, and process mapping exercises.
• Create detailed process flows, user journeys, wireframes, mock‑ups, and interactive prototypes.
• Identify, analyze, document, and validate business requirements including future AI‑driven capabilities.
• Define and document requirements and user stories using Jira; ensure backlog grooming and sprint readiness.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for technical teams.
• Maintain structured documentation and knowledge repositories in Confluence.
• Refine user stories, manage and prioritize backlogs, and participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum or Kanban).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, testing, design) to ensure end‑to‑end customer journeys are met.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Technology, Operations, Compliance, UAT, and QA teams.
• Oversee QA efforts including test strategy, UAT coordination, defect documentation, triage, and release readiness.
• Partner with third‑party vendors on testing, issue resolution, and delivery commitments.
• Collect post‑implementation feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet project goals and deliverables.
• Lead projects, teams, or act as a mentor to junior staff.
• Display a high degree of stakeholder engagement and influence internal/external partners toward future‑state business objectives.
• Work closely with Project Management to ensure project timelines, risks, issues, and interdependencies are effectively managed.
• Shift timings: 2:30 PM to 11:30PM IST. Should be flexible to stretch based on business needs.
• This role requires close collaboration with engineering, product, QA, operations, and multiple cross‑functional partners to deliver stable, compliant, and high‑quality customer experiences.

Posting End Date: 

24 Mar 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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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.