About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Compliance Officer to join the Regulatory Change & Inventory Management (RCIM) team within Wells Fargo Compliance. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

The organization is seeking a highly accomplished and strategically minded Senior Lead Compliance Officer to assume responsibility for the oversight and governance of the regulatory citations library, while leading high-impact initiatives aimed at resolving systemic process inefficiencies, managing complex stakeholder requests, and driving regulatory inventory expansion. This role requires a seasoned compliance professional with deep regulatory expertise, exceptional project leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence both business and technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future state of regulatory change and inventory management operations.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the maintenance, accuracy, and integrity of the regulatory citations library in alignment with internal frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Provide expert consultative guidance to stakeholders on the implementation and operationalization of the regulatory inventory platform.
• Champion the use of RegTech solutions to automate regulatory tracking, mapping, and reporting.
• Drive innovation in how regulatory data is visualized, accessed, and used across the enterprise.
• Critically evaluate and challenge existing processes, controls, and procedures to identify opportunities for simplification and enhancement.
• Lead specialized initiatives to address operational defects and optimize compliance workflows.
• Maintain and execute against a prioritized roadmap of enhancements for third-party vendor tools, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Influence the design and integration of technical solutions between internal systems (e.g., RRCM, SHRP) and external platforms to support regulatory change management.
• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholder requests related to regulatory inventory and compliance tooling.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to internal stakeholders on the effective use of third-party compliance modules.
• Communicate platform enhancements and integration strategies to internal compliance teams to ensure seamless adoption.
• Lead data remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of issues within third-party vendor tools.
• Validate and test system enhancements to ensure they meet internal quality standards and business requirements.
• Monitor the alignment of vendor tool enhancements with the organization’s compliance framework, providing feedback and identifying desired functionalities.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management in a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare, energy).
• Proven experience leading regulatory change initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory inventory systems, frameworks, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and drive innovation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream).
• Familiarity with global regulatory bodies and frameworks (e.g., SEC, FCA, GDPR, Basel, HIPAA).
• Certification in compliance or risk management (e.g., CRCM, CAMS, CCEP) is a plus.

Job Expectations:

Locations:

• 401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
• 250 E John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX
• 600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

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.