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Wells Fargo Announces Job Cuts in West Des Moines

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 29, 2026
200 OF 220,167 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company has announced the layoff of approximately 200 employees in West Des Moines, Iowa. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to take effect in early October 2023. This move reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to changing market conditions and operational efficiencies. The affected positions primarily involve roles that are being consolidated as part of the company's strategic realignment.

Wells Fargo & Company cut 200 jobs in IA as of May 29, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 220,167 people Wells Fargo & Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 59 layoff events at Wells Fargo & Company since April 2023, including 508 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 48 additional events known from news reporting.

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Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC
Financials · 220,167 employees
59
EVENTS TRACKED
508
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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