Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer

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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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Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educatio

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience accessing and providing credible challenge and review for Operational Risk programs such as but not limited to: RCSA, ERIA, IORA, ORE, and/or Issue Management
• Strong understanding of the Finance functions (Controller, Treasury, Business Finance, Financial/Regulatory Reporting) business operations, processes, and products where they manifest risk
• Strong risk mindset, with demonstrated experience evaluating cross-program and cross-group data to identify opportunities and best practices to influence stronger risk management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate highly complex concepts in clear manne

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer in Operational Risk Management as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
This role will assist the Finance business oversight leader with all matters pertaining to independent Operational Risk coverage and oversight. The role reviews and challenges significant Front Line Operational Risk program execution, including, but not limited to, financial reporting risk, data risk, technology risk, business continuity, payments, information risk management, safety and physical security, transaction processing and execution, third-party risk management and various risk assessment policies and programs.
The risk professional in this role will be accountable for developing an understanding of the Finance functions, products, services, and relevant industry issues.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and challenge the Finance function across all aspects of the risk management life cycle (plan, identify and assess, control, monitor and report, test and validate).
• Perform independent risk assessment of the Finance function, including Financial Reporting Risk.
• Review and challenge Finance risk acceptances and new business initiatives.
• Use subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight and credible challenge to Finance’s Operational Risk management activities.
• Engage with Control Executive teams, Business Management, and Independent Risk teams to promote a strong Operational Risk culture.
• Actively engage in key Finance risk governance routines including strategic planning sessions, governance committees and business reviews.
• Identify and escalate conflicts with risk management results and expected business outcomes.
• Influence appropriate risk management prioritization by the front line to enable Finance to meet strategic objectives, while meeting Operational Risk program expectations.
• Evaluate cross-program and cross-group analytics to identify opportunities and best practices to influence stronger risk management.
• Active engagement with IRM risk teams supporting various risk types to ensure appropriate alignment and prioritization.
• Develop and deliver oversight content summarizing the results of the independent risk assessment activities.
• Provide a business-centric view to IRM risk programs as needed.
• Engage with businesses, as appropriate, to effect changes to the Operational Risk program.
• Partner with both internal and external stakeholders, including resources from all three lines of defense.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience accessing and providing credible challenge and review for Operational Risk programs such as but not limited to: RCSA, ERIA, IORA, ORE, and/or Issue Management
• Strong understanding of the Finance functions (Controller, Treasury, Business Finance, Financial/Regulatory Reporting) business operations, processes, and products where they manifest risk
• Strong risk mindset, with demonstrated experience evaluating cross-program and cross-group data to identify opportunities and best practices to influence stronger risk management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate highly complex concepts in clear manner

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Posting Locations:

• 401 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC
• 600 S 4th St - Minneapolis, MN