Technology Standards Governance & Compliance Execution Lead

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced business accountability specialist to serve as the Technology Standards Governance & Compliance Execution Lead in support of Technology Service Catalog (TSC) governance, Configuration Management, and enterprise control processes. The position is responsible for overseeing high-volume governance activities, executing critical compliance controls, supporting audit and risk management activities, and ensuring data integrity across the software product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, Risk, Compliance, and Technology partners to drive governance execution and maintain control effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk, and control initiatives that support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and technology lifecycle management.
• Serve as the primary owner for TSC Governance and Configuration Management processes, including reviews, approvals, validations, and exception management.
• Execute and monitor Sunrise/Sunset and TBCR governance activities to ensure accurate product records, lifecycle compliance, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Assess, design, and enhance control frameworks, governance processes, and monitoring capabilities to identify and mitigate current and emerging risks.
• Perform SQL-based data analysis, reconciliation, validation, and reporting activities to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and informed decision-making.
• Develop and implement reporting, metrics, automation, and process improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and technology leaders to resolve governance issues and drive strategic initiatives.
• Produce audit-ready evidence, support regulatory examinations, and respond to inquiries from auditors, regulators, and risk partners.
• Influence stakeholders and facilitate decision-making in complex environments by identifying control gaps, escalating risks, and driving remediation activities.
• Act as a trusted governance advisor while leading cross-functional initiatives, mentoring team members, and promoting accountability for policy adherence, data quality, and control execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education.
• 5+ years of experience supporting governance, compliance, risk, audit, or control execution processes within a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Configuration Management practices, software product lifecycle management, and Technology Service Catalog (TSC) governance.
• Experience supporting regulatory, audit, and risk management activities, including evidence collection, issue remediation, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and manage high-volume governance processes while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance standards.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience performing data analysis, reconciliation, validation, and reporting across multiple systems.
• Experience developing process automation and operational efficiencies using SQL, scripting, reporting tools, or workflow automation platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data quality issues, process gaps, and compliance risks.
• Experience partnering with Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams to drive governance outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex governance requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands, manage escalations, and make sound risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of software asset management, application inventory management, CMDB governance, or technology risk processes is highly desirable.
• 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, SQL Server, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable governance and reporting platforms is preferred.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Job Expectations

• This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• Work Transparently: You always deal in an honest, direct, and transparent way.
• Take Ownership: You embrace responsibility and find joy in having the answers.
• Learn More: You regularly self-educate and improve your skill set.

Locations: 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202; 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A, Irving, Texas 75039