Vice President Corporate Governance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Company Secretary.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the corporate governance agenda on the Company, ensuring that the firm is in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements; assist the Board of Directors in the proper governance of the company and help to safeguard the company’s legal and reputational interests on site
• Provide transaction support to the business in respect of corporate actions, shareholder meetings, and mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct regular assurance checks of compliance with the various obligations of the Group, maintaining supporting evidence and documentation, and providing assurances as to compliance standards
• Administer the annual board training plan, including the development of induction programs
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of all aspects of company secretarial practice, corporate governance, company law and internal policies that influence and lead the company secretarial team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, Board members and Committee Chairs to resolve issues and maximize their individual contributions to the board

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of company secretarial experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education

 

Posting End Date: 

30 Aug 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.