Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant

Wells Fargo

. Lead the development and execution of Consumer Payments strategies across debit, digital wallets, emerging payments, money movement, and customer engagement priorities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of U.S. consumer payments, including debit, digital wallets, and real-time payments, while leveraging strategic, analytical, and financial capabilities to drive actionable recommendations and influence senior leadership. Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and develop strategies that enhance customer engagement and competitive positioning.

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Payments Strategy ExperienceFinancial AnalysisStrategic Recommendations DevelopmentCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipAdvanced Knowledge of Payment Economics

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingMarket AssessmentCompetitive AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentCustomer Profitability AnalysisPayment Network EconomicsDigital WalletsReal-Time PaymentsEmerging Payment SolutionsCard Ecosystems

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersStructured Problem-SolvingCollaboration Across TeamsManaging AmbiguityExecutive Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Advanced Degree in BusinessFinanceEconomicsStrategy

Industry Keywords

Consumer PaymentsFintechConsumer BankingPayment NetworksMerchant PaymentsStrategic PartnershipsInvestment EvaluationFinancial ServicesEmerging TechnologiesBuild-or-Buy Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of Consumer Payments strategies across debit, digital wallets, emerging payments, money movement, and customer engagement priorities
Lead complex, large-scale strategic initiatives supporting Consumer Banking and Lending priorities with broad organizational impact
Identify growth opportunities, competitive threats, and payment industry shifts
Develop actionable recommendations using customer insights, market intelligence, financial analysis, and long-term industry trends
Apply advanced knowledge of payment network economics, card ecosystems, digital wallets, real-time payments, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction
Analyze customer economics, payment profitability, market dynamics, and competitive positioning
Evaluate strategic investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and build-or-buy opportunities
Monitor developments across banks, fintech companies, payment networks, technology platforms, and merchants
Collaborate with senior leaders across Product, Finance, Risk, Technology, Operations, and Strategy
Translate strategic priorities into business plans and lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen customer engagement and competitive positioning
Develop executive presentations, strategic narratives, and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making
Provide strategic guidance to less experienced team members
Support Wells Fargo's long-term growth and competitive position in payments

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 Corporate and Business as well as Payments Strategy experience
5 years of experience in consumer payments, including debit and credit cards, digital wallets, payment networks, merchant payments, and emerging payment solutions
5 years of experience using customer, competitive, operational, and financial insights to develop strategic recommendations and guide investment decisions
Advanced knowledge of U.S. consumer payments, including debit, digital wallets, real-time payments, card networks, merchant payments, and financial technology business models
Experience developing payments, consumer banking, or digital strategies within a financial services organization
Advanced understanding of payments economics, customer profitability, interchange, network incentives, and evolving payments business models
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from strategy development through execution and translating them into measurable business outcomes
Advanced strategic, analytical, and financial capabilities, including financial modeling, market assessment, competitive analysis, and business case development
Experience influencing senior leaders through data-driven insights, structured problem-solving, executive presentations, and compelling strategic narratives
Experience evaluating strategic partnerships, investments, acquisitions, emerging technologies, and build-or-buy opportunities within the payments ecosystem
Experience collaborating across Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Strategy within a complex, matrixed, and regulated environment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, and influence outcomes without direct authority
Proven experience within a leading management consulting firm
Proven experience within a leading financial services or fintech organization
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
Ability to travel up to 5%

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 may be available