Vice President, Commodities Chief Operating Officer (COO) Greater Houston, TX Area

The Company is seeking a Commodities COO at the VP level to join their Corporate and Investment Banking division. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the growth, modernization, and long-term expansion of the commodity franchise within global markets. This business management role involves continuously refining and monitoring performance metrics, driving partnerships with key vendors and market participants, and ensuring the unified execution of strategic priorities in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders. The role also includes proactively identifying and mitigating operational and regulatory risks, as well as assisting with the development and launch of new products and market-expansion initiatives. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' of business execution, implementation, or strategic planning experience, with a preference for those with 4 years' of corporate and investment banking business management experience and 4 years' of capital markets experience. Experience in commodities trading, risk management, operations, or market infrastructure is highly valued. The role requires a strong ability to diagnose inefficiencies, refine workflows, and enhance end-to-end processes, as well as the confidence to challenge business decisions when necessary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of introducing new processes and technologies to improve operational efficiency and will be adept at managing related internal and external risks.

Hiring Company

Wells Fargo