Executive Director - Senior Lead CRE Portfolio Manager

About this role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior European Economist/Executive Director to join our Corporate & Investment Banking Economics with a focus on European economies. This role is central to shaping our European macroeconomic research agenda and delivering high-quality insights to Wells Fargo clients and internal stakeholders globally.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical depth, clear and engaging communication skills, and the ability to form independent, differentiated views on the major economies within Europe. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, responding to client needs with urgency, and collaborating closely with colleagues across our global platform.
This role offers the opportunity to influence senior decision-makers, contribute to widely distributed research, and represent Wells Fargo at client meetings, conferences, and media engagements as appropriate.
About the CIB Economics Department
The Economics Department within Wells Fargo's Corporate & Investment Banking division provides rigorous, data-driven analysis of major global economies. Our team produces economic forecasts, thematic research, and market-relevant commentary for institutional investors, corporate clients, and internal partners.
We collaborate closely across trading, sales, research, and banking teams to ensure our insights support client engagement and business development across the firm.
In this role, you will:

• Lead economic coverage of key European economies, generating timely and differentiated insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain macroeconomic forecasts, scenario analysis, and thematic research across interest rates, inflation, fiscal developments, and broader macro trends.
• Represent Wells Fargo in client meetings, conference presentations, and internal discussions with senior business leaders.
• Produce high-quality written publications, ensuring clarity, rigor, and accessibility for a broad institutional audience.
• Collaborate with global economists to ensure consistency and alignment across regional and global macro views.
• Support the development of junior team members and contribute to a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant experience as a professional economist, covering European economies (or equivalent experience through relevant roles, training, military service, or education).
• Demonstrated expertise in macroeconomic modelling, forecasting, and written research.
• Proven ability to communicate complex economic themes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and external clients.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a financial markets environment such as investment banking, asset management, central banking, or research institutions.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including familiarity with economic time-series modelling and tools.
• Proven ability to produce well-crafted written research under time pressure.
• Confident public speaking skills and experience delivering economic views in high-profile settings.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a global team structure.

Job Expectations:
This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis
In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules:

• You must act with integrity.
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct.

Posting End Date:
16 Apr 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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