AI Product Risk and Governance Lead

Wells Fargo•Irving, TX

1d•$119,000 - $187,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an AI Risk and Governance Lead to join the Innovation Product team. This role leads governance and risk support within the Innovation Hub Command Center for AI initiatives across Consumer Banking and Lending Operations. The Lead Business Execution Consultant will serve as a central coordination point across AI Product, AI Centers of Excellence (COEs), Legal, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology teams to simplify and operationalize AI governance, establish consistent standards, and support efficient delivery of AI initiatives. This role will help integrate product and risk disciplines to create a seamless governance and delivery model that balances responsible risk management with innovation. The Lead will establish governance structures, operating rhythms, and process improvement capabilities that support AI product teams in navigating governance requirements, AI model oversight, ongoing risk management, and audit activities. The goal is to reduce risk, increase consistency, and accelerate the responsible adoption of AI across the organization. Your work will directly align with Wells Fargo's mission to innovate and enhance the employee and customer experience using AI technology.

Requirements

5+ years of Business Execution, Planning, Process Improvement, or related experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of Risk, Governance, Controls, Regulatory, Audit, or Oversight experience related to products, processes, operational programs, data, models, and/or business initiatives
3+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives within financial services, FinTech, consulting or consumer organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, implementing, or maturing governance frameworks, operating models, or delivery governance structures in large enterprise environments
Experience supporting AI, automation, innovation, digital transformation, or emerging technology initiatives
Strong experience collaborating with Product, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Audit, Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver governance and process improvement outcomes
Ability to navigate a complex and transforming enterprise environment
Demonstrated ability to simplify complex processes, improve operational efficiency, and establish sustainable governance practices
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Excellent executive communication, presentation, and influencing skills
End-user experience focused; enables intuitive, valuable solutions that align with customer and employee needs
Cybersecurity and risk mindset; proactively identifies risks and integrates secure practices into business processes and workflows

Responsibilities

Strategize, plan, and execute a variety of governance programs, services, and initiatives supporting AI adoption across functions
Drive thought leadership on AI governance and lead across AI Product, partnering with AI Centers of Excellence (COEs), Legal, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology teams to drive alignment and execution
Establish and maintain governance structures, operating rhythms, and delivery frameworks that support AI product teams and business stakeholders
Simplify, operationalize, and continuously improve governance processes supporting AI initiatives and emerging technologies to enhance delivery speed and the overall experience for stakeholders navigating AI governance requirements
Develop reporting, governance metrics, and executive communications that provide transparency into risks, approvals, delivery progress, and operational effectiveness
Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate
Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance
Creatively approach complex issues and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
Support ongoing governance, audit, risk management, and AI model oversight activities, including issue remediation and readiness efforts
Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring a solid understanding of governance, risk, operational processes, and business objectives; facilitate decision making and issue resolution
Collaborate and consult with members across the Product and Transformation team to drive strategic initiatives
Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives
Lead cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives
Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group