Lead Control Management Officer - Data Management & Insights

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About this role:

We are seeking a Lead Control Management Officer who will serve as an important member of the Front-Line Control organization and is accountable for assessing and ensuring effective management and control of associated risks for Data Management and Insights (DMI).

This role is part of the team that leverage risk program and business subject matter expertise to enable informed business risk and control decisions and proactively drive business optimization and issue management. This role must lead and foster a collaborative environment that ensures timely communication and strong cooperation between this front-line unit and independent risk management under Data Management Risk Oversight, and a strong connection with Wells Fargo Audit Services.

The successful candidate will also work closely with DMI management and with other Control Organizations in the execution of data management risk and data management strategies. Accordingly, critical success factors will include the ability to develop partnerships with many functional areas, provide insight into the regulatory climate and identify data trends which may present opportunities or reflect gaps in data management strategic execution/direction.
 

In this role, you will:

• Act as an advisor to DMI leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business specific risk across different business lines

• Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report impact of decisions and business controls to the relevant business group and enterprise function

• Engage with senior leaders with respect to Data Management Risk and Requirements

• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, as well as good understanding of financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, data management risk, IT systems security, and business process management

• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to DMI leaders on implementing innovative and significant business solutions for highly complex risks associated with business operations

• Participate in Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and provide guidance to Risk Assessment Unit Owners and business leaders through detailed risk and control evaluations

• Engage with all levels of roles across the business group, and serve as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements

• Function as the key data management point of contact for senior leaders across Control, Risk, Audit, regulators, and other constituents

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Risk Management or Control Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Data Management experience

• Advanced knowledge across enterprise data risk management framework, including: risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance

• Understanding and execution of best-practice risk management techniques applicable for LOBs like those found in Data Management and Insights

• Advanced knowledge of relevant financial regulations and understanding of how they are implemented, managed, and enforced in LOBs similar to those found in Data Management and Insights

• Deep technical understanding of data management operations, processes, products, and data management risks and where they manifest risk

• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and regulators, to include virtual, matrixed leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage and build relationships within the business, data domains and enterprise Risk function

• Proven leadership and project management skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end risk management solutions and controls aligned with business/customer processes

• Deep understanding of risk framework, corporate/business policies, and programs to translate into plans for the business, function and/or risk type

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Ability to work at one of the posting location(s)

• Relocation is not offered for this role

Posting Location(s):

• Charlotte, NC

• West Des Moines, IA

• Minneapolis, MN

• Phoenix, AZ

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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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