Lead Strategy and Planning Consultant

Wells Fargo

. Lead complex, high-impact initiatives across alternative payment methods, debit, account-to-account payments, and digital wallets .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing payment strategies, evaluating market opportunities, and translating complex data into actionable insights. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making in a matrixed environment.

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Strategy And Planning ExperiencePayments Strategy DevelopmentMarket Analysis And Competitive IntelligenceCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging Payment Technologies Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Market SizingFinancial AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentReturn On Investment FrameworksStrategic RecommendationsComplex Problem SolvingPayment Products KnowledgeDigital WalletsAccount-To-Account PaymentsCross-Border Payments

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Alternative Payment MethodsFinancial ServicesMarket DynamicsCustomer NeedsRegulatory Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, high-impact initiatives across alternative payment methods, debit, account-to-account payments, and digital wallets
Apply payments and strategy expertise to evaluate market developments, customer needs, emerging technologies, and competitive activity
Translate findings into actionable recommendations
Participate in large-scale planning efforts that shape payments strategy, inform business priorities, and improve customer experiences
Analyze complex, multifaceted, larger-scale, or longer-term business challenges, including emerging risks and areas with limited precedent
Identify and evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, and growth opportunities, including business cases, financial considerations, customer value, and execution risks
Make decisions and recommendations in complex and ambiguous situations
Exercise independent judgment to influence broader work teams, meet deliverables, and advance new initiatives
Develop and refine frameworks and processes for evaluating strategic opportunities, partner economics, return on investment, and cross-border payment considerations
Collaborate with peers, cross-functional partners, and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues, align priorities, communicate recommendations, and support execution of business plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Strategy and Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, market intelligence, competitive analysis, or a combination of these areas
Experience developing payments or financial services strategies informed by customer needs, market dynamics, business priorities, and industry trends
Experience evaluating market opportunities through market sizing, competitive analysis, financial analysis, business cases, or return on investment frameworks
Knowledge of payment products and capabilities, including debit, digital wallets, account-to-account payments, cross-border payments, or alternative payment methods
Experience translating complex market and business information into actionable recommendations, strategic narratives, and executive-level presentations
Experience strategically collaborating with and influencing cross-functional partners and mid-level to senior managers in a matrixed environment
Knowledge of emerging payment technologies, financial technology developments, competitive activity, and relevant regulatory considerations
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive opportunities