Technology Control Modernization - Senior Lead Control Management Officer

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About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Control Management Officer to join the Technology Control Management - Technology Data and Measures team. This role is accountable for shaping and influencing control management practices, driving risk transparency, and addressing complex and emerging risks. The position provides leadership in evaluating technology-enabled control environments, including automation and AI-related risk considerations, and supports engagement with senior stakeholders on risk and control outcomes.

Within the Technology Data and Measures team in Technology Control, this senior officer will lead and execute the Technology Control Modernization effort. This initiative will re-engineer controls within a modern technology control framework and align new control definitions with RCSA to support the firm's risk management framework. It enables embedding governance, security, and automation into the technology lifecycle—from design through production. The role will define clear control requirements and data elements for approved configurations, ensuring they are leveraged by centrally managed and automated tools to monitor configuration drift and non-adherence consistently.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business-specific risks across different business lines.
• Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report the impact of decisions and business controls to the relevant business group and enterprise function.
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, with a strong understanding of financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, and business process management.
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to more experienced leaders on implementing innovative and significant business solutions for highly complex risks associated with business operations.
• Lead and mentor Control Management project or virtual teams.
• Engage with all levels of roles across the business group, serving as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and executing risk programs that align with a Risk, Compliance, or Control function supporting the business.
• Broad and significant knowledge of Technology and the associated challenges, risks, and required controls in a complex environment.
• Strong ability to work with and collaborate with leaders and team members at all levels and across functional lines.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the strategic elements of financial, operational, technical, and regulatory environments across a complex global services environment.
• Track record of providing constructive consulting with appropriate issue escalation and offering solutions.
• Experience performing centralized governance, oversight responsibilities, and facilitating strategic planning for the Technology Control Framework.
• Experience performing centralized collection, administration, and support for all critical engagements applicable to the Technology Control Framework, facilitating collaboration among accountable resources and subject matter experts to deliver on commitments.
• Experience developing and performing centralized process/control effectiveness and data compliance monitoring, including facilitating the identification, planning, and oversight of associated remediation activities.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Job Expectations

• May require limited travel depending on business needs.
• Position offers a hybrid work schedule at one of the posted locations.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Locations:

• 194 Wood Ave S. - Iselin, NJ 08830
• 2700 S Price Rd. - Chandler, AZ 85286
• 600 S 4th St. - Minneapolis, MN 55415
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W. - Irving, TX 75039
• 4101 Wiseman Blvd. - San Antonio, TX 78251
• 1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd. - Charlotte, NC 28262

Pay

Reflected pay range is the base pay offered for this position. 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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

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