About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist to support the Consumer Banking & Lending Program. This leader will oversee Information Security Access Management initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings large scale control optimization expertise, strong application/entitlement acumen, and the ability to drive complex, enterprise-wide programs.
In this role, you will:- Develop and Execute a Consumer Banking & Lending Application User Access Management and Entitlement Meta Data Oversight program
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise on implementing innovative large-scale, multi-faceted, controls
- Strategically lead the resolution of highly complex initiatives which require understanding of the business and Enterprise Expectations / Guidance of Application & Entitlement Meta Data, Application User Access, Segregation of Duties and Role Based Access
- Engage with all levels of professionals companywide and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
Required Qualifications:- 7+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience leading information security, technology risk, and/or access management programs
- Subject Matter Expertise in Application & Entitlement Meta Data, Application User Access, Segregation of Duties and Role Based Access
Desired Qualifications:- Experience managing complex initiatives related to Application User Access Management and Entitlement Meta Data Oversight
- Experience operationalizing Application User Access Management and Entitlement Meta Data Oversight programs and controls
- Experience engaging leaders and stakeholders of varying seniority in complex and changing environments.
- Horizontal control development and implementation experience.
- Track record of thinking outside the box, challenging status quo and leading with a vision
- Demonstrated ability to design and document risk and control activities, including control objectives, descriptions, and procedures.
- Experience developing access management information security controls aligned to enterprise requirements.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks to ensure controls meet policy and industry expectations.
- Ability to translate complex processes into clear, testable control steps and evidence requirements.
- Experience partnering with technology, business, and audit teams to ensure drafted controls are practical, measurable, and sustainable.
Job Expectations:- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to work from one of the approved job posting locations three (3) days in office & two (2) days remote.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Posting End Date: 5 Mar 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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