Executive Director, Internal Event Operations

About this role:

This newly created role will lead and scale the Meetings-in-a-Box (M-i-a-B) program-our framework for planning and executing self-managed internal corporate events. The individual contributor will focus on relationship management with internal users, provide strategic meetings management (SMMP) consultation, ensure policy compliance; manage risk; and drive spend reporting and records management requirements. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can office in Charlotte, NC; Concord, CA; Minneapolis, MN; or West Des Moines, IA. The Wells Fargo job profile is Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant.

In this role, you will:

• Govern the M-i-a-B program to ensure compliance, efficiency, and stakeholder success
• Monitor and triage daily event registrations in the event management system
• Advise stakeholders on branding, policy adherence, and attendee experience for self-managed events
• Develop and implement cost-efficient event strategies aligned with business objectives
• Enhance frameworks, templates, and toolkits to streamline planning and execution
• Leverage Cvent tools to optimize registration, communications, and reporting accuracy
• Serve as escalation point and strategic consultant for complex event issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships across business groups and enterprise functions
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen governance and reduce risk
• Conduct audits and post-event reviews to ensure standards and compliance

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing internal corporate events within the financial services or hospitality sector
• Experience using event management platforms (e.g., Cvent) for registration, check-ins, and analytics
• Experience developing innovative event strategies that deliver results and cost efficiencies
• Experience designing playbooks, templates, and toolkits that reduce cycle time and improve consistency
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing preferred suppliers under master service agreements
• Experience implementing risk controls, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions across portfolios

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Office Locations & Pay Ranges:

• 401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC ($139,000 to $217,000)
• 1655 Grant Street - Concord, CA ($167,000 to $260, 000)
• 600 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN ($153,000 to $239,000)
• 800 South Jordan Creek Parkway - West Des Moines, IA ($139,000 to $217,000)

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00
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 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

Posting End Date:
27 Jan 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

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Minneapolis, MN

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-515952-3

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-23T18:08:16