Business Accountability Director- Third Party Governance

Wells Fargo & Company•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$185,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Director to manage and develop a multi‑layered team responsible for delivering moderate‑to‑high complexity Third Party Risk Mitigation services. In this role, the candidate will set strategy, oversee execution, and drive continuous improvement of risk controls while resolving complex, high‑risk issues. The leader will partner closely with senior executives, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure strong third‑party risk governance, effective oversight, and compliance with regulatory expectations, while responsibly managing resources and developing top talent aligned to business objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of risk management, business controls, or compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of Third Party Risk frameworks and regulatory expectations, preferably as both a Risk Owner and an Oversight Function.
Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and resolve complex third party matters in a high‑pressure environment.
Strong risk and operations background with expertise in Third Party Ongoing Monitoring & Oversight, Track KRIs for critical third parties, and extensive experience in advising on cyber and data risk, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated accountability for managing Business Line third party programs and ensuring strict adherence to all applicable policies and standards.
Executive-level communication.
Proven ability to oversee the development and execution of effective Third Party Risk Oversight programs
Experience assessing third party risks, defining risk mitigating strategies, and designing solutions with single sourced third parties.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of multiple levels of managers and individual contributors with focus on delivering service of moderate to high complexity for cross functional stakeholders and internal partners associated with the risk mitigation function or affected by its outcomes
Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by overseeing strategy and execution of all activities
Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues related to higher risk deliverables; interpret and develop range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to high complexity and risk
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior leadership
Engage and influence business heads, regulators, control management, risk, legal, and audit partners to successfully ensure appropriate management of business risk
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in business group
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy