About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Control Officer in the Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) - Banking, Lending and Trust (BL&T) Control Team, which is responsible for the implementation and management of the First Line of Defense risk program requirements. Within BL&T Control, this position resides in the Business Aligned Control team and will support the Banking Services and Support team for all aspects of the risk management framework.
The position requires a detailed understanding of Risk and Control Identification and Assessment as well as Banking and Lending Products, Platforms, Operations processes and Functions and a strong understanding of inherent risks within the Banking and Lending Operations and Services arena. The role will support business leadership to design and implement first line controls with respect to a variety of regulatory requirements, Wells Fargo policies and industry best practices.
In this role, you will:
Serve as the Primary Business Control contact for the WIM Banking - Service, Support and Operations groups with proven knowledge of industry, products, services, processes, systems and customers
Establish and Develop partnerships with senior leaders from LOB, products and operations to advise and influence strategic decision-making related to sustainable resolution of highly complex issues
Collaborate with, guide and counsel LOB process and control owners for Control Assurance requirements, including identifying where controls reside, oversight of control documentation changes, evaluating effectiveness and functioning as liaison to control assurance teams in 1st and 2nd Lines responsible for Testing
Collaborate with, guide, and counsel LOB partners on matters relating to the identification, formulation, and implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate regulatory, operational, strategic and reputation risks
Ensure a proper LOB profile of applicable regulations and associated controls as well as residual risks and compensating controls are maintained and continuously updated in appropriate systems of record on an ongoing basis
Establish the inventory of all relevant business processes, governance channels, internal testing, audit, regulatory engagements and prioritize internal preparation, review routines and the integration with RCSA as applicable
Establish regular routines with corporate risk, testing & validation and audit partners to provide transparency into business risk profile and trend
Establish a formal communication channel to broadcast risk program updates, risk profiles, policy updates and other key risk program information to the senior leaders of all coverage areas
Lead LOB RCSA process(s) and activities and related feeder/governance meetings
Establish and update regular risk reports for communication of risk ratings, issues and key topics
Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, technology and internal controls
Report risk assessment findings through corporate risk reporting channels and develop business cases to influence control owners and business sponsors on the need for additional or improved controls to mitigate risk as applicable
Provide reporting, written and verbal updates to LOB risk oversight councils, WIM and Enterprise risk committees as issues/incidents arise that require escalation
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, educationDesired Qualifications:
Deep understanding of Process, Risk and Control and experience with RCSA (Risk Control Self Assessments)
Knowledge across enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance
Working knowledge of Wealth Management Banking businesses, products and services, operations and servicing and relevant risks and controls of the business
Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts and policies across risk types (regulatory, financial crimes, credit, operational, etc.)
Technical understanding of specific business operations, processes, products, and customer interactions where they manifest risk
Ability to conceptualize, develop, and deliver quality analysis and highly actionable management information
Demonstrated capacity to pro-actively and independently analyze and solve problems and address risks with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements
Experience with issue management standards and remediation requirement
Experience developing, evaluating, and validating corrective actions to ensure sustainability and adequacy in risk mitigation
Job Expectations:
Onsite presence is required 3 days a weekPosting End Date:
26 Jan 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At 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.
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Company: WELLS FARGO BANK
Req Number: R-332700-1
Updated: Sun Jan 21 00:00:00 UTC 2024
Location: SAINT LOUIS,Missouri