Trade Surveillance Lead Control Management Officer - Equities

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About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer within Equities Trade Surveillance. The Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Control organization serves as the front line of risk management, assessing and managing all associated risks for their groups. This team ensures internal controls, processes, and procedures are adequate and effective, while helping executive management understand risks, exposures, and trends impacting the business. The Trade Surveillance Subject Matter Expert (SME) will report to the Head of Trade Surveillance SMEs and will be responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of trade surveillance controls in Equities, escalating potential issues to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Risk Owners, Risk Stewards, CIB Surveillance Technology, and Surveillance Product Management to enhance and build effective surveillance controls.
• Provide subject matter expertise with comprehensive knowledge of the business and functional area.
• Review daily alerts related to Trade Surveillance for Equities.
• Manage key relationships with Business Heads, Desk Heads, Compliance, Chief Operating Office (COO), and CIB Control for Equities.
• Represent Trade Surveillance on various governance forums.
• Actively participate in risk assessments and parameter-setting activities.
• Mentor an offshore team supporting the first-pass review of trade surveillance alerts.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Risk Management or Control Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating rule-based and risk-based Surveillance tools.
• Experience with Trading.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal); ability to concisely articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate technical language into plain business language and business requirements into technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability to confidently raise issues, escalate early, and engage in constructive credible challenge independently.

Job Expectations

• This 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 Location: 550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, NC 28202

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $163,000.00. 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