Director, Product Risk & Governance - Global Payments & Liquidity
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Posting End Date: 22 Sep 2026
About the role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Director (Product and Platform Risk) to join the Global Liquidity and Payments (GPL) line of business. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with extensive experience across payments, liquidity, platform management, risk governance, and people leadership. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Accountability, this individual will leverage their expertise in product risk management, including oversight of high-risk clients, and their ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and industry standards governing payment and liquidity products. Deep knowledge of BSA/AML/CDD requirements and associated governance, controls, processes, and procedures will be essential. This role is responsible for leading product and platform risk governance across Global Liquidity and Payments (GPL), including the establishment and oversight of product standards, inventory management, suitability frameworks, and product change risk assessment processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead product and platform risk governance across Global Liquidity and Payments (GPL), ensuring alignment with enterprise risk programs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
- Oversee governance routines for GPL products, including New Business Initiative (NBI) reviews, complex product reporting, and large or complex deal assessments.
- Establish and maintain product risk standards, suitability frameworks, and policy-driven requirements, including standards for high-risk customer segments.
- Monitor, assess, and escalate emerging product and platform risks through appropriate GPL governance forums