About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer in Operational Risk Management as part of the Finance & Financial Reporting Risk Oversight (FFRRO) group. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

This role will assist the Controllers ORBO/Financial Reporting Risk Oversight leader with all matters pertaining to independent Operational Risk coverage and oversight of the Controllers organization.

This role is expected to engage with business and risk resources within the front line to influence and challenge risk management activities and decisions.

Operational risk is the risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal controls and processes, people, systems, or external events. Operational risk is inherent in all Wells Fargo products and services as it often arises in the presence of other risk types. The risk professional in this role will be accountable for developing an understanding of the Controllers functions, products, services, and relevant industry issues.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and challenge the Controllers function across all aspects of the risk management life cycle (plan, identify and assess, control, monitor and report, test and validate).

• Perform independent risk assessment of the Controllers function, including Financial Reporting Risk.

• Review and challenge Controllers risk acceptances and new business initiatives.

• Use subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight and credible challenge to Controllers operational risk management activities.

• Engage with Controllers leadership, Control Executive teams, Business Management, and Independent Risk teams to promote a strong operational risk culture.

• Actively engage in key Finance risk governance routines including strategic planning sessions, governance committees and business reviews.

• Identify and escalate conflicts with risk management results and expected business outcomes.

• Influence appropriate risk management prioritization by the front line to enable Finance to meet strategic objectives, while meeting operational risk program expectations.

• Evaluate cross-program and cross-group analytics to identify opportunities and best practices to influence stronger risk management.

• Active engagement with IRM risk teams supporting various risk types to ensure appropriate alignment and prioritization.

• Develop and deliver oversight content summarizing the results of the independent risk assessment activities.

• Provide a business-centric view to IRM risk programs as needed.

• Engage with businesses, as appropriate, to effect changes to the operational risk program.

• Partner with both internal and external stakeholders, including resources from all three lines of defense.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Big 4 public accounting experience and/or Banking experience.

• Understanding of the Finance functions (Controller, Treasury, Business Finance, Financial/Regulatory Reporting) business operations, processes, and products where they manifest risk.

• Meaningful knowledge of the enterprise risk management frameworks and the ORM Methodology, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance, ORM execution and monitoring routines, and risk management programs.

• Proven leadership skills to influence change and drive alignment across all levels of stakeholders to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end risk management solutions.

• Strong executive communication skills, in both written and verbal formats.

• Strong project management experience with the ability to rationalize operations to drive efficiency.

• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills.

• Exceptional data and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Robust Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills.

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Locations:

• 600 S 4th St – Minneapolis, MN

• 401 S Tryon St – Charlotte, NC

• 1150 W Washington St – Tempe, AZ

• 250 E John Carpenter Frwy – Irving, TX

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Posting End Date:

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells 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 Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells 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.