Associate General Counsel and Managing Director, CIB Markets

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Job Description

This Associate General Counsel and Managing Director will lead a section of legal professionals supporting the global Markets businesses within Wells Fargo's Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB).

Specifically, This Leader Will

Provide legal support to Wells Fargo's global Markets businesses, including the Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products, Credit Sales & Trading, and Rates, Commodities & CVA business lines, with shared responsibility for the Structured Products GroupCoordinate legal support for the International Markets business with the Associate General Counsel leading the International legal teamContinually refine the service catalog of and the operating model for the global coverage of the Markets businesses, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiencyParticipate on the Corporate & Investment Bank, Technology, Innovation and Information Legal Division leadership team, coordinating with other leaders to provide legal support for CIB, Technology and SDI and the Enterprise as a wholeInfluence strategic direction and provide expert, innovative, timely and reliable legal adviceWork with other leaders and subject matter experts in the Legal Department to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems and needsFollow and ensure consistent application of Enterprise and Legal Department policies and procedures, including the management of outside counselCoach and mentor others, including providing guidance and direction in alignment with CIBTII and Legal Department strategic goals

The Candidate

The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the leadership skill necessary to design, build and lead a high-performing team of legal professionals to drive business results through leadership effectiveness and employee engagement; to contribute to broad Enterprise strategy with a One Wells Fargo lens; and to further our strong risk management culture by living the Expectations of Wells Fargo. This leader must be capable of initiating action and managing change while also collaborating with and influencing others. The position requires a strong leader capable of designing and managing complex processes and projects and building relationships across the Legal Department and the Enterprise. A key differentiator will be the ability to understand and operate successfully in a complex, heavily matrixed corporate environment. The role requires a sense of urgency, a passion for generating results, and personal accountability for achievement and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of Law experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education4+ years of management experienceActive State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States

Desired Qualifications

Experience dealing with:Derivatives and structured productsFixed income and equities sales and tradingCommodities and foreign exchangePrime brokerage and securities financeMunicipal underwritingPrevious experience covering sales and trading activities, derivatives and structured products in a major law firm or in-house legal departmentExperience leading and managing teams, with emphasis on geographically dispersed teamsExperience working in large, matrixed organizations providing general legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory issuesUnderstanding of complex business activities and operations and strong process and project management skillsAbility to adapt quickly to a changing environment while building relationships and negotiating for positive business outcomes while effectively managing legal risk.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesProven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with business and staff group leadersExcellent written and oral communication skillsPay Range

$249,500.00 - $518,300.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

401(k) PlanPaid Time OffParental LeaveCritical Caregiving LeaveDiscounts and SavingsHealth BenefitsCommuter BenefitsTuition ReimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date

2 Jun 2024

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.

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Reference Number

R-361743-4