Executive Director, AI Architect and Strategist Job at Wells Fargo (Charlotte)

Job Description

Wells Fargo is seeking an Executive Director, AI Architect and Strategist to help define the future of agentic AI across Commercial Banking and Corporate & Investment Banking. These are individual contributor roles focused on shaping strategy, architecture, standards, frameworks, and working prototypes that guide the development of AI-powered products and agentic systems across the organization. Successful candidates will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping establish the point of view, reference architectures, governance models, and implementation patterns that enable the responsible adoption of agentic AI in a highly regulated environment.

Job Responsibility

Define and evolve architectural frameworks, reference patterns, and standards for AI and agentic systems
Develop and communicate thought leadership, position papers, and strategic recommendations that shape enterprise AI direction
Build working prototypes and reference implementations to validate emerging technologies, patterns, and architectural approaches
Evaluate industry trends, technologies, and market developments to identify durable capabilities and strategic opportunities
Partner with business, product, data, technology, risk, compliance, and innovation teams to guide AI solution design and implementation
Establish best practices for scalability, reliability, governance, observability, security, and operational excellence
Advise stakeholders on architecture decisions, platform strategy, build-versus-buy considerations, and technology roadmaps
Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior business and technology leaders
Influence large-scale initiatives through expertise and thought leadership rather than formal authority
Help ensure AI capabilities are implemented responsibly, effectively, and in alignment

Requirements

7+ years of Artificial Intelligence Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
7+ years of experience in AI, software architecture, machine learning, data platforms, or related technology disciplines
Recognized expertise in one or more areas including agentic AI, AI architecture, AI governance, retrieval and knowledge systems, AI platforms, data architecture, or capital markets technology
Demonstrated ability to define technical strategy and influence enterprise-level architecture decisions
Strong hands-on technical capabilities, including building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and reference implementations
Experience developing frameworks, standards, patterns, or architectural guidance that others adopt and scale
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and executive audiences
Experience operating in highly regulated environments is preferred
Ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups without direct management authority

What we offer

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

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