About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer
In this role, you will:
- Provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative
- Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
- Identify potential business operational risks
- Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
- Constructively and independently challenge existing risk management fundamentals or assumptions and develop alternative approaches and solutions
- Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management
- Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
- Consult to the business on corrective action plans and effectively managing change
- Influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as high-level stakeholders both within and outside Wells Fargo
- Lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization to deliver companywide business risk management transformations
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- • Knowledge and understanding of continuous monitoring tools/detection tools/controls/processes, and ability to identify emerging risks and offer mitigations recommendations • Experience with Risk Appetite Metric and Key Indicator programs • Experience with Operational Risk Event (ORE) assessment process • Experience with Enterprise Risk Identification (ERID) assessment process • Experience with Tableau and other visualization tools, with the ability to incorporate a visual data story into an actionable narrative for executive audience • Knowledge of SHRP and other risk systems • Experience in establishing and managing training programs • Ability to review and develop work plans and effectively summarize results
Job Expectations:
- To oversee and independently assess the Front Line’s execution of its risk management responsibilities and Front Line risk decisions. Additionally, responsible for aggregating risks and identifying trends across the organization and provides senior management with an independent perspective on the level of risk to which the Company is exposed across all Business Groups & Enterprise Functions.
Posting End Date:
14 Nov 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.