Senior Lead Compliance Officer (CIB)

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Compliance Officer to provide second-line compliance oversight for the Lending / Corporate Banking, Structured Products and Commercial Real Estate businesses. The position is accountable for independent oversight, credible challenge, and governance of compliance risks associated with corporate lending products, underwriting, portfolio management, and related banking activities.

This role operates within the IRM framework and partners closely with senior business leaders, Legal, Audit, and enterprise risk functions. In this role, you will oversee compliance coverage related to corporate lending, underwriting, portfolio management, amendments, and ongoing monitoring. You will monitor and challenge the identification, escalation, and remediation of compliance issues, regulatory matters, and control deficiencies. You will advise the business on regulatory change, policy interpretation, and compliance risk impacts to lending strategies and initiatives. You will provide compliance risk expertise and consulting for projects, new products, and strategic initiatives with moderate to high-risk exposure. You will review and assess compliance risks related to credit products, deal structures, client onboarding, and complex transactions. You will establish, implement, and maintain risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements. You will develop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to standards with subject matter expertise. You will work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high-risk compliance matters. You will monitor and independently challenge the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management. You will provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change. You will interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. You will collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. You will work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high-risk compliance matters. You will interface with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk related topics.

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

• Deep expertise in corporate banking, lending, and credit-related compliance risks
• Strong understanding of second-line risk management and Independent Risk Management (IRM) frameworks
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in a complex, highly regulated environment
• Experience providing credible challenge and influencing senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated success managing regulatory exams, audits, and remediation programs
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a risk-based mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, accountability, and sound judgment

Job Expectations

• This position does not offer sponsorship
• 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.