Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer (Finance & Financial Reporting Risk Oversight)

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer within the Finance & Financial Reporting Risk Oversight (FFRRO) team under Operational Risk Management (ORM). This role delivers independent oversight of Corporate & Investment Banking Controllership activities, including Independent Price Verification, Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Accounting, and CIB Product Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and assessment of the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Controllers function across the risk management lifecycle: risk planning, identification, assessment, control execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and communicate a clear, business-centric view of operational risks and control effectiveness, leveraging knowledge of the CIB Controllers organization and its operating environment.
• Advise and challenge risk-related decisions involving risk-acceptance, new products, strategic initiatives, and significant business changes to ensure risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and managed.
• Partner with CIB Controllers and other stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, promote accountability, and support the effective execution of change initiatives.
• Participate in governance routines and leadership forums to provide independent risk perspectives, assess implications of business decisions, and recommend effective risk management alternatives.
• Analyze risk data, trends, and emerging issues to identify opportunities, best practices, and areas requiring additional oversight or challenge.
• Coordinate across Independent Risk Management and other lines of defense to ensure consistent oversight, effective escalation, and alignment of risk priorities across risk types and business activities.
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives while coaching and mentoring less experienced team members to enhance organizational effectiveness and risk management capabilities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting, financial markets, or banking experience.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience managing risk (including audit, compliance, or product control).
• Understanding of Finance functions and operations, including accounting, treasury, and regulatory reporting.
• Practical experience with product control or middle-office/back-office functions (e.g., financial markets, derivatives, traded products, broker-dealer operations, hedging).
• Strong executive communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Sound project management experience with the ability to rationalize operations for efficient, sustainable, and effective outcomes.
• Meaningful knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodology, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance, monitoring routines, and risk management programs.
• Proven leadership skills to influence change and drive alignment across stakeholders to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end risk management solutions.
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills.
• Exceptional data and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Robust Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills.
• Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools and prompts to efficiently deliver accurate and value-oriented results.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across the organization; flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• Proven ability to directly engage with business partners to assess processes, risks, and control activities against risk appetite.

Job Expectations

This position does not offer sponsorship.

Pay

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00 base pay range. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• 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