Model Risk Audit Director

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Model Risk Audit Director (Quantitative Analytics Director) to lead the Model Risk Audit Team. This individual will provide leadership in the audit coverage of Wells Fargo's model risk management activities across the first and second lines of defense functions. The Model Risk Audit Director will be accountable for the strategy for, and execution of, auditing the firm's modeling related activities.

Assess associated risks and controls and complete engagements within the Model Risk Audit Plan

Strategically evaluate and enhance the audit strategies related to model risk and the adoption of generative and agentic artificial intelligence across the organization

Plan and organize work in an annual cycle, not just the project cycle

Ensure audit engagements are risk-based, and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance

Represent the Model Audit team on the Internal Audit Artificial Intelligence Working Group

Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Audit

Develop and maintain a proficient team of auditors

Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of development plans

Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Quantitative Analytical experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience
• 3+ years of audit experience
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, accounting, finance, economics, or computer science

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience with executing and/or providing audit coverage of model risk management activities within financial institutions
• Strong understanding of model risk regulatory requirements/expectations, including SR26-2 and SR15-18
• Familiarity with model risk and control expectations for generative and agentic artificial intelligence
• Ability to identify and articulate verbally, and within written reports, gaps or deficiencies in the control environment, risks that need to be mitigated and why, and propose solutions for remediation
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
• Certification in one or more of the following: CQF, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements
• Experience with Issue Validation and Remediation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Pay Range

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date

16 Jul 2026

Reference Number

R-558063