Lead Operational Risk Officer, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte, NC ▼
Irving, TX

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Operational Risk Officer to join the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team as part of Corporate Risk. ORM is looking for a subject matter expert across Technology, Information Security and Data Management. This role involves working with stakeholders to establish a robust framework and architecture to manage large data models and build out analytics, reporting, and using AI to drive deeper insights into risk exposure.

Job Responsibility:

Designing and implementing the end-to-end approach and architecture to consume technology, infosec and data management data into a single ecosystem so that analytics, reporting, and AI insights can be achieved
Ongoing support and engagement for new features and capabilities required to embed AI into IRM Oversight routines
Develop, implement, and monitor risk-based programs to identify, assess, and mitigate any operational risk that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events
Maintain a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls
Analyze extremely complex business and system changes to determine impact, identify operational risk issues and participate in the development of risk ratings
Provide operational risk expertise and consulting to complex business units for initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
Design and develop the most complex testing strategies, methodologies and analyses
Consult with the business to develop corrective action plans and effectively manage change
Identify training opportunities
Design and coordinate the development of training materials and coordinate or deliver training
Report findings and develop business cases to influence executive management, management committee member or head of business on the need for controls to mitigate risk
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff

Requirements:

5+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Strong problem solving skills
Data science and analytics background
Experience in Big Data engineering and architecture as it relates to building data pipelines supporting controls and evaluating risk exposure
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice to have:

Data science and analytics background
Experience in Big Data engineering and architecture

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 17, 2025

Expiration:
August 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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