About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director-Financial Reporting to join the Regulatory Interpretations Team. This role contributes to the firm’s official viewpoint on current and future regulations, advising senior management on regulatory reporting and capital treatment of business transactions. We’re looking for a collaborative Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in banking capital rules- especially in Credit Risk, Securitizations, and/or Y-14 reporting- who can clearly communicate complex concepts across stakeholder groups with precision and professionalism.

In this role, you will:

Focus heavily on Basel End‑Game preparation and advocacy, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and refine advocacy positions, particularly on capital interpretive issues.Evaluate and interpret current and proposed banking regulations and reporting requirements, with a focus on Y-14 instructions and capital rule implications.Provide expert consultation and interpretations on regulatory capital and reporting matters, ensuring consistency and clarity across business units.Deliver technical transaction advisory support for company-wide and line-of-business initiatives, integrating regulatory capital considerations.Educate corporate and business unit executive management on emerging regulatory capital and reporting issues, including developments in Credit Risk, Market Risk, Securitizations, and Y-14.Offer technical advice, research, training, and awareness to business lines, cross-functional teams, and other personnel on complex regulatory capital and reporting topics.Lead or actively participate in the implementation of complex regulatory capital and reporting projects, including cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide task forces.Develop, implement, maintain, and communicate regulatory capital policies, practices, and procedures, recommending updates aligned with evolving regulatory guidance.Review and provide input on quarterly and annual financial data for regulatory reports, including consolidated and subsidiary financial statements, footnotes, and external disclosures.Contribute to the preparation and review of comment letters and other correspondence to regulatory standard setters, ensuring alignment with Y-14 interpretations and capital rule changes.Serve as a liaison for regulatory capital and reporting issues with internal and external audit teams, as well as banking regulators.Conduct in-depth business analysis and support the development of long-term strategies to optimize performance at the business line and enterprise level.Participate in the review and remediation of critical regulatory reporting issues, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Y-14 standards.Engage in industry and peer groups to influence the regulatory standard-setting process and share insights.Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across the organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to shared success.Present complex regulatory concepts in a clear, concise, and visually compelling manner to diverse audiences.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

A collaborative subject matter expert in banking capital rules and/or Regulatory Reporting- particularly Y-14FRB, FDIC, OCC, or Big four public accounting experience.MS/MA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting.CFA or CPADemonstrated ability to lead effectively within a matrixed organization and collaborate across all levels in a flexible, team-oriented environment.Ability to prepare and present senior level communications.Previous employment at a bank regulator, public accounting, or a bank

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.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

15 Feb 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:

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.