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Lead Compensation Consultant - Design Incentive Plans Total Rewards

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compensation Consultant within the Incentive Compensation Center of Excellence of our Total Rewards space. This position will play a critical role with Line of Business leaders to design and develop incentive plans that align with business objectives, enterprise behavioral expectations and key performance indicators. In addition, this role will closely collaborate with control to ensure plan design aligns with the Corporate Risk Management Framework.

For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at www.wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

  • Partner with Line of Business (LOB) leadership as an internal consultant strategizing to develop incentive compensation programs that are risk balanced and aligned with line of business goals and objectives.
  • Ability to Resolve complex issues where analysis requires an evaluation of tangible and intangible variance factors using financial and metrics data.
  • Review and analyze complex, multi-faceted, large scale, and long-term business, operational, or technical challenges that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
  • Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead a broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and middle-level to executive leadership managers to resolve issues and achieve the goals of goals of total rewards and compensation philosophy.
  • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor as needed.
Required Qualifications:

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  • 5+ years of Compensation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with design of formulaic incentive compensation plans.
  • Strong knowledge of compensation design principles.
  • Familiarity with financial services industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding incentive compensation and risk management.
  • Ability to collaborate with risk and control partners.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to drive and lead organizational changes in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Familiar with building and developing relationships in a virtual and geographically dispersed environment.
  • Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members.
Job Expectations:
  • Position will require onsite presence at one of the required locations listed below in a hybrid work schedule.
  • Flexibility to support global teams across time zones.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • Relocation assistance not available for this position.
Position Locations:
  • 550 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
  • 401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
  • 2222 West Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ
  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Irving, TX
  • 4101 Wiseman Boulevard, San Antonio, TX
  • 800 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
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.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
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:
30 Nov 2025
* 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.

Client-provided location(s): Clive, IA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-506923-6
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-21T18:08:06

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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