This is where your true career begins. We ranked #2 on the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies list - and #1 among financial services companies - as the best workplace "to grow your career" in the U.S. At Wells Fargo, we support employees' career aspirations and growth. We're proud of our employee-welfare-centered business approach and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.We offer competitive salaries and one of the richest benefits packages in the industry. Our Total Rewards program focuses on wellness, work-life balance and the financial health of our employees. Our customers invest with us, we invest in you. Apply today.Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer to evaluate whether controls are well-designed and operating effectively. Our approach is tailored based on Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) data, and it supports proactive risk management in alignment with the Risk Management Framework. We perform evidence-based controls evaluations and document our outcomes based on applicable policies and standards.About this role:The controls evaluation team will perform evidence based control testing which may involve sampling and inspecting evidence to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and whether they are mitigating the assigned risks.This role will help in strengthening the business control environment through proactive evaluation of controls, identification of issues and by providing consultative guidance to the front line business groups. For this role, we are looking for a candidate with good understanding of risk management, operational risk and control evaluation methodologies with an ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls for medium to high complex processes. The role requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, providing credible challenge and an ability to identify and report potential control gaps in the business processes.In this role, you will:
Develop and manage an ongoing control testing schedule.
Lead control evaluation teams on engagements with varying complexity and risk levels. Assigned controls must be well understood. Ensure the team's work is clearly documented and sufficiently detailed.
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by managing and directing teams on strategy and execution of activities.
Communicate concerns to executive leadership in a direct manner that facilitates the achievement of shared company objectives.
Prepare reporting and data analysis on your work.
Mentor and train employees across Control Management to support ongoing improvement.
Maintain relationships with multiple partners in the business, Control Management, Independent Risk Management and Audit.
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and aligned with strategic objectives in Business Controls functional area.
Develop and guide a culture of Business Controls talent development to meet business objectives and strategies.
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
Desired Qualifications:
Strong control evaluation/testing and/or Audit experience
Strong experience assessing risk, drafting and executing test scripts, identifying gaps between controls and in control execution, assessing issues and trends, and influencing change
Strong risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) methodology experience
Ability to influence and consult strategically across a large organization and with various levels of leadership/stakeholders
Experience leading testing teams and providing feedback to staff on testing engagements
Strong verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational ability to lead control testing engagements, meet deadlines, and achieve goals in a dynamic and complex environment
Knowledge of Consumer Lending products, services, or operations
BS/BA degree or higher
Job Expectations:
Hybrid work schedule in the posted locations
This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship
Posting End Date:24 May 2024Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.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.Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Company: WELLS FARGO BANKReq Number: R-368158-10Updated: Mon May 20 00:00:00 UTC 2024Location: WILMINGTON,Delaware
