Technology Director - Finance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a results-oriented Technology Director to lead the transformation and delivery of Finance applications for our bank. This senior leadership position is responsible for shaping and executing the technology strategy supporting our Finance, Treasury and regulatory reporting functions. This role will be within Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) and will drive digital transformation, oversee platform modernization, drive data strategies, ensure compliance, manage technology risk and enable robust business partnerships. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a focus on delivering safe, accurate, and user-centric solutions in an enterprise environment.

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In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute the technology roadmap for Finance and Treasury functions aligned with business goals.
• Focus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic priorities.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives, including automation, cloud adoption, and data strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative partnership with Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations business units.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Develop strategies for hiring engineering talent.
• Lead implementation of projects and encourage engineering innovation.
• Oversee the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of finance systems (e.g., General Ledger, Sub-ledgers, Regulatory Reporting engines, Treasury systems, Reconciliation tools).
• Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Technology Strategic Leadership.
• Drive large-scale system migrations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Manage budgets, investments, and resources for Finance Technology.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven track record in modernizing legacy systems and delivering complex transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud architectures, APIs, Agile/DevOps, Generative AI, Data Warehousing, and data analytics.
• Strong experience collaborating with product and business stakeholders to deliver valuable and user-centric solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and auditors.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus and analytical skills.
• Experience managing IT budgets, sourcing, and vendor contracts.
• Financial industry experience or familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Job Expectations:

• Be Humble: You're smart yet always interested in learning from others.
• Work Transparently: You always deal in an honest, direct, and transparent way.
• Take Ownership: You embrace responsibility and find joy in having the answers.
• Learn More: You regularly self-educate and improve your skill set.
• Show Gratitude: You show appreciation and respect to those you work with.