About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer.

In this role, you will:

Lead complex initiatives designed to mitigate current and emerging risks with broad impactAct as key participant in monitoring, evaluating, and measuring the impact of decisions practiced in Control Management functional areaMonitor moderately complex business specific programs, and provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk-mitigation strategiesMonitor, measure, evaluate, and report on the impact of decisions and controls to the relevant business group or functional areaDevelop and implement risk monitoring and risk reporting processes and controlsCollaborate with relevant business group to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in developing and implementing risk-mitigating strategiesLead Control Management project or virtual teamsExecutes and implements business control priorities and strategy; drive the control agenda across the business.Act as an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business specific risk across different business linesEvaluates and provides strategic guidance for programs, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and risk strategies.Identify and recommend Business Controls opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by managing and directing teams on strategy and execution of activitiesSupports to the business for the design of business-specific risk controls/processes and development of remediation plans to address any control weaknesses or gaps and identifies opportunities for enhancements.Ensures that business control issues are proactively identified and addressed appropriately, escalating where necessary.Oversees programs or initiatives related to a line of business and/or an Enterprise strategy with considerable impact across the Enterprise and externally.Determine appropriate strategies and actions of Business Controls functional area to meet moderate to high-risk deliverables by ensuring that all business risk issues are proactively identified and addressed appropriatelyKey interface and fosters relationships with corporate, business heads, Corporate Risk, Legal, Audit, regulators, and industry partners regarding risk management of business-specific risk programs.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Risk Management or Control Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge and a broad background in Corporate and Investment BankingExperience in Operational Risk ManagementExperience in assessing risk, reviewing risk ratings, and identifying control deficiencies.Adaptable to a dynamic work environment with multiple priorities and strict timelines and able to organize for responsiveness and efficiencyProven ability to work within a team environment as well as individual accountabilityAbility to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment. Propensity to deliver high quality outputAbility to synthesize data from a variety of sources and deliver results quickly.Novice negotiation skills include the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls; additional experience analyzing business and/or systems changes to determine impact.Familiar with various quality assurance techniques, issue verification frameworks and role of issue oversight, Audit, or internal controls assessment experienceUnderstanding of US banking regulatory requirements. Applies product/domain knowledge to improve/add value to the processes, Line of defense StructureExperience working in a matrixed environment and the ability to effectively manage and build relationshipsEthical integrity and demonstrated ability to identify risks and confidently raise issues, escalate early and engage in constructive challenge, doing so independently

Job Expectations:

Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)Perform process walk throughs, as needed,  to identify and raise self-identified issues and heighten Issue Management discipline in the frontline. Facilitate workshops for aligned business verticals or trigger events in BAU, Review and Challenge Board prep, Suite of Controls reviews post workshop and day to day in BAU, Conduct NBI Review, Day-to-day contact for business or enterprise functionIssue Management Support: Conduct weekly issue meetings with business partner(s) inclusive of designed strategy to remediate issues which garner residual risk reduction, Review and approve PVCs, issues, CAs, ISMs and tollgate documents, Conduct thematic analysis across assigned vertical as well as with peers, Facilitate Tollgates, Review issue status updatesTransition Control Related Reviews: Perform reviews on transitions per Transition Framework, Controls opinion/acknowledgement, Second-line engagements etc.Control Design & Evaluation: Assesses controls to ensure appropriately mitigates risk, Partners with BG/EF to appropriately design controls and QA/QC monitoring activities, Partner with business process owners in process and control designGovernance & Reporting Routines: Establish Controls governance/reporting routines to provide Risk & Controls landscape view and escalate issues as appropriate. Identify emerging risks or escalations that require IP CLCC/ Risk & Control Committee review, Provides root cause analysis and plans actions for breaches of defined reporting triggers, Partners with BG/EF leaders to develop Risk & Control Governance Committee and forum materials/discussion items, Participates in the BG/EF design of key metrics to oversee business risk, Facilitate other front-line governance activitiesAdvisory role: Provide input into enterprise policies and procedures, Key business initiatives and continue to engage in Risk & control management discussions with the LOB Functions, Business partners and OperationsDuring the recruiting process you may be considered for a role based on your expertise in a particular Control LOB. Additionally, each business has a specific location strategy, therefore your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.

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Posting End Date: 

14 Feb 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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