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About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Control Management Officer for the Corporate Risk Control team within the Control Management organization. This role will support the Chief Risk Officers (CROs) for Corporate & Investment Banking and Finance.
In this role, you will:- Act as an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business specific risk across different business lines
- Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report impact of decisions and business controls to the relevant business group and enterprise function
- Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, as well as good understanding of financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, and business process management
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise to more experienced leaders on implementing innovative and significant business solutions for highly complex risks associated with business operations
- Lead and mentor Control Management project or virtual teams
- Engage with all levels of roles across the business group, and serve as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications:- 7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:- Advanced knowledge across of the enterprise risk management framework, including: RCSA, issue management, exam management, risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, consulting, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and regulators, to include virtual, matrixed leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage and build relationships within the enterprise risk function and the business
- Ability to analyze, problem solve with demonstrated excellence, identifying and understanding stakeholders needs, and driving decision-making/resolution through a consensus building approach
- A strong track record and business knowledge in corporate risk with subject-matter expertise as it pertains to corporate and credit risk
- Strong analytical ability used to identify risks and confidently raise issues and through proper statue and authority, counsel and escalate early and when necessary
- Proven leadership and project management skills to drive horizontal alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end risk management solutions and controls aligned with business/customer processes
- Engage with senior leaders with respect to second line Risk and Requirements, support cross control engagements and engage in cross location support
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience developing reports and metrics
Job Expectations:- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- Ability to work at one of the posted locations
Office Locations:- 401 S Tryon St, Charotte, NC
- 333 Market St, San Franciso, CA
- 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
- 401 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX
- 600 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN
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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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:18 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.
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