Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer

• 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
• 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

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Candidate must a be a graduate of a bachelor's degree or higher
• Candidate must have 7+ years of solid experience in operational risk within a senior leadership role / capacity
• Candidate must have knowledge across Enterprise Risk Management framework, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance
• Must have an understanding of specific business operations processes, products and customer interactions and where they manifest risk (e.g. Corporate & Investment Banking/ Commercial Banking/ Consumer Lending/ Consumer & Small Business Banking/ Wealth & Investment Management, Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Risk)
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels, experience, and the ability to effectively manage and build relationships
• Proven skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end to end risk management solutions
• Industry certification such as CIA/ CFSA/ CFA/ CISA/ CRISC

Industry certification such as CIA/ CFSA/ CFA/ CISA/ CRISC

• Equal opportunity employer
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process