About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Associate to support the Legal Department's conflicts of interest process and other Outside Counsel Management team initiatives. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargojobs.com.

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
• Responsible for negotiating and approving timekeeper rates
• Rebuild our timekeeper rate review process by gathering many datapoints and consolidating them for instant analysis and rate adjustment
• Cross functional support across the team as needed
• Bring a consulting, solution, and servicing mindset to our team

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:

• Strong analytic skills to pivot and analyze data
• Experience with negotiating and approving timekeeper rates
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Suite, with expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience with law firm or legal department matter management systems
• Knowledge and experience with legal services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow workflow process steps
• Experience with creating reports

Job Expectations:

• Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.