About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Policy Management Director (Business Accountability Director), as part of the Technology Resiliency, Risk, and Regulatory Execution team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
The Technology Policy Management Director is responsible for establishing, governing, and enhancing the bank's enterprise technology resiliency and operational resilience framework. Serves as the enterprise owner of the bank's technology policy framework and ensures that all technology related policies, standards, and procedures are current, risk aligned, regulatory compliant, and consistently implemented across the organization. The role blends strategic governance, regulatory interpretation, and hands on coordination with technology, cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and operational risk teams.
In this role, you will:- Manage and develop a team of multiple levels of managers and individual contributors with focus on delivering service of moderate to high complexity for cross functional stakeholders and internal partners associated with the risk mitigation function or affected by its outcomes
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by overseeing strategy and execution of all activities
- Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues related to higher risk deliverables; interpret and develop range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to high complexity and risk
- Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior leadership
- Engage and influence business heads, regulators, control management, risk, legal, and audit partners to successfully ensure appropriate management of business risk
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in business group
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
Required Qualifications:- 8+ years of risk management, business controls, or compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
- 4+ years of proven experience developing enterprise policies and governance frameworks in a regulated institution
- 4+ years of strong understanding of banking technology architectures, including core banking systems, distributed infrastructure, and cloud platforms
- 4+ years of direct experience supporting regulatory exams and audit engagements
Desired Qualifications:- Experience leading policy governance initiatives for technology resiliency and regulatory execution within large-scale banking or financial institutions
- Expertise in influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enforce policy adherence and minimize exceptions
- Familiarity with emerging technology risk frameworks, cybersecurity standards, and operational resiliency requirements
- Strong analytical and communication skills to translate regulatory requirements into actionable policies and controls
- Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, MBCI, or ITIL, demonstrating subject-matter expertise in risk, continuity, or technology governance
Job Expectations:- Position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Posting Location:- 150 E 42nd Street New York, New York 10017
NY- New York Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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 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:1 Feb 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.
