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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.
Job Responsibility:
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 and complete data analysis activities to thematically identify risk themes and insights for action
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
Strategic Risk Advising – Act as an advisor to technology executives in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business-specific risks
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
Gen AI Risk Assessment Methodology – applies structured control assessment tailored to Gen AI use cases across the lifecycle
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
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