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Associate Executive Specialist

Wells Fargo · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the busiest calendar you've managed. How did you keep it from falling apart?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle heavy calendaring with competing priorities and protect a leader's time thoughtfully.

Tell me about a time you had to use judgment because there was no clear instruction.

What they are checking: Whether they can act sensibly within limits and know when a decision needs to go back to their supervisor.

What would you do

Two senior leaders both want the same time slot with your executive. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh priority, ask when unsure, and communicate changes diplomatically to both sides.

Your executive asks for a report you've never built before, due tomorrow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify what's needed, find the data and deliver something useful rather than guessing silently.

How would you handle confidential information you see on your executive's calendar or email?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion is non-negotiable in a role with access to sensitive business information.

An external client calls upset that a meeting was moved twice. How do you handle the call?

What they are checking: Whether they can represent the business professionally to outside customers and recover goodwill.

About the work

Walk me through planning a multi-city business trip with tight connections.

What they are checking: Whether they think about policy, backups, time zones and what happens when a flight is canceled.

How do you make sure expense reports are accurate and follow policy?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with receipts and policy rules, since expense errors create real compliance problems.

How do you track deliverables for a team project so nothing slips?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real system for follow-up, which is how administrative support becomes project support.

What tools are you strongest in for document creation and editing?

What they are checking: Whether they can produce polished documents and presentations without needing someone else to fix formatting.

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The full job description

As published by Wells Fargo.

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Executive Specialist as part of Commercial Banking. This role provides advanced administrative and operational support to leaders and teams, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the business through strong organization, judgment, and subject matter expertise. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com . In this role, you will: • Provide a high level of professional support which includes a balance of experienced executive level administrative work, as well, as ongoing ad-hoc project and business initiatives such as planning meetings, tracking deliverables and pulling routine reports • Perform heavy calendaring, complex travel planning, extensive document creation and editing, and preparing expense report submissions • Support projects • Assist with budget planning and compile statistical data for financial planning • Act as information source on group and company policies • Receive direction from supervisor and exercise judgement within defined parameters while developing understanding of the Administrative Support function • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals • Interact with external customers Required Qualifications: • 6+ months of Executive Administration experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: • Experience supporting multiple leaders or senior leaders within Commercial Banking or a financial services environment • Strong calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel planning, and expense reporting experience (Concur) • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate administrative needs • Experience coordinating projects, tracking deliverables, and following through on action items • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Experience creating executive-ready presentations, correspondence, and reporting materials • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to build effective partnerships across multiple business functions and leadership teams • Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and leadership calendars Job Expectations: • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship • Relocation assistance is not available for this position • This position requires full-time onsite presence Locations: • 10 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 • 2 Westbrook Corp Ctr, Westchester, IL 60154 #CommercialBanking Pay Range Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$44.23 - $69.71 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 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 Posting End Date: 4 Oct 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. 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.