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.

Pay

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00 base pay range. Pay may vary depending on factors including demonstrated performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

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