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About this role:
The COO Technology Control organization serves as the front line of risk management and is accountable for assessing and effectively managing all associated risks for the applications supporting operations and COO functions. This team works to ensure internal controls, processes, and procedures are adequate and effective, and executive management understands the risks, exposures, and trends that impact the business. Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Technology Control Officer who will lead risk governance routines, the development of monthly deliverables to support actionable risk mitigation efforts, and drive risk identification and remediation across various risk and control domains.
Ideal for an independent and self-motivated leader who thrives on complexity, influence without authority, and enterprise‑level impact, this role provides visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to strengthen the firm’s technology risk posture during a period of significant growth.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Accountability – Identify and strategically improve governance processes and accountability structures to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of risk and risk mitigation efforts.
Data Analysis / Executive Reporting – Consume data (leveraging relationships and strategic influence across organization) and complete data analysis activities to thematically identify risk themes and insights for action. Translate complex technical risk data into clear, concise risk narratives for leadership forums and governance reviews.
Cross-Functional Engagement – Engage with all levels across the business group and serve as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements.
Strategic Risk Advising – Act as an advisor to technology executives in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business-specific risks across different business lines.
Team Leadership & Mentorship – Lead and mentor Control Management project or virtual teams to ensure effective execution and knowledge sharing
Key Initiative Change Release Evaluations – supporting technology teams to ensure control readiness for major technology releases aligned to Key Enterprise Initiatives (KEIs).
Gen AI Risk Assessment Methodology – In support of technology area, applies structured control assessment tailored to Gen AI use cases across the lifecycle: Ideate, Experiment, Prioritize, Build & Deploy, and Productionize
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of working knowledge in risk domains, including Cybersecurity, IAM, Information Protection, Technology Asset Management & Lifecycle, Technology Development Platforms, IT Service Management and Operations, Technology Resiliency, Technology Third Party Risk, Technology Governance, and/or Data Management
5+ years of experience governing enterprise-scale technology initiatives with multiple stakeholders and execution teams
Desired Qualifications:
Experience governing enterprise-scale technology initiatives with multiple stakeholders and execution teams
Experience with business systems design experience, distributed architecture, programming, and AI/ML frameworks
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools and their security implications
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly, influence senior leaders, and drive outcomes through deliberate and effective engagement
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, adept at tailoring messaging to technical and non-technical audiences to achieve objectives
Job Expectations:
Ability to work onsite at one of the posting locations
No relocation or Visa Sponsorship is offered for this role
Office Locations:
Charlotte, NC
Dallas, TX
Posting End Date:
28 Apr 2026*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.
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