About this role:

This newly created role will assist in the design and development of advocacy efforts that support Wells Fargo’s public policy positions across diverse issue areas.  The position will monitor legislative and regulatory activities, prepare briefing materials, coordinate with internal teams, and support engagement with external stakeholders such as policymakers and industry groups. This position will sit at 1700 K Street, NW in Washington, DC and offers a hybrid work schedule.  The Wells Fargo job profile is Senior Government Relations Specialist.

In this role, you will:

Analyze and track legislative and regulatory activity to identify key issue areas and developments that may impact public policy priorities

Prepare briefing materials for senior leaders and other stakeholders to support advocacy efforts, including summaries, talking points, and background documents

Support engagement with external stakeholders, including policymakers, trade associations, industry groups, and others, to advance the company’s policy objectives

Coordinate with cross-functional work groups to ensure alignment across lines of business on public policy initiatives

Organize and maintain documentation of policy developments, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy-related activities

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Government Relations, Public Affairs or Legal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Experience analyzing legislative and regulatory activities that impact public policy priorities

Experience preparing briefing materials to support advocacy efforts

Experience engaging with federal government entities, and regulatory agencies

Experience providing support to senior leaders on high profile, public policy issues

Experience building strong relationships and collaborating across large organizations

Experience presenting information in a manner that persuades, and influences decision makers

Office Location & Pay Range:

1700 K Street, NW - Washington, DC ($120,000 to $196,000)

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.

$120,000.00 - $196,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

5 Sep 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.