Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance

Wells Enterprises•Chicago, IL

1d•$132,228 - $213,004

About The Position

We are seeking a GRC Director to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance at Wells. Reporting directly to the Wells CFO and working under the professional guidance of Group GRC, this role will help further strengthen risk and internal controls across the organization. The GRC Director will support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring, while providing independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios.

Requirements

Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance at Wells
Report directly to the Wells CFO and work under the professional guidance of Group GRC
Strengthen risk and internal controls across the organization
Support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring
Provide independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities
Interface across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios
Drive Internal Control Excellence
Partner with the Wells CFO and Leadership teams to identify and prioritize local business risks
Oversee the design, documentation, and communication of local procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility
Promote harmonization and best practices in risk mitigation across the organization
Deliver training and guidance to management on GRC processes, tools, and methodologies
Contribute to the development and sharing of GRC best practices within the broader organization
Enable Governance & Policy Implementation
Support the rollout and adoption of Group policies and procedures across functions
Partner on key transformation initiatives, including integration and change management efforts
Facilitate policy implementation activities, including control ownership, training, and tool support
Lead the execution of annual process assessments, ensuring clear documentation of findings and actions
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and control effectiveness
Conduct quality assurance reviews of internal control implementation
Lead Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, driving appropriate remediation actions
Support Internal Audit Processes
Partner with functional leadership to prepare for audits, clarifying expectations and responsibilities
Facilitate effective collaboration between Wells teams and auditors during planning and fieldwork
Escalate key findings and support resolution design, in coordination with Group GRC and subject matter experts
Strengthen Risk Mitigation & Remediation
Partner with management to design robust, sustainable remediation plans aligned with business priorities
Provide constructive challenges and independent validation of mitigation actions
Monitor progress through regular follow-ups and quality assurance reviews
Monitor, Report & Advise
Support leadership in maintaining clear visibility on risk mitigation and control implementation status
Ensure consistent reporting of progress and risks across functions
Provide updates to the Wells CFO and Group GRC on audits, risks, and remediation efforts
Contribute to executive-level reporting, including updates to senior leadership and governance bodies
Enhance Crisis Readiness
Support the design and implementation of crisis management readiness at the local level
Partner with key stakeholders to assess preparedness and strengthen response capabilities

Responsibilities

Drive Internal Control Excellence
Partner with the Wells CFO and Leadership teams to identify and prioritize local business risks
Oversee the design, documentation, and communication of local procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility
Promote harmonization and best practices in risk mitigation across the organization
Deliver training and guidance to management on GRC processes, tools, and methodologies
Contribute to the development and sharing of GRC best practices within the broader organization
Enable Governance & Policy Implementation
Support the rollout and adoption of Group policies and procedures across functions
Partner on key transformation initiatives, including integration and change management efforts
Facilitate policy implementation activities, including control ownership, training, and tool support
Lead the execution of annual process assessments, ensuring clear documentation of findings and actions
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and control effectiveness
Conduct quality assurance reviews of internal control implementation
Lead Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, driving appropriate remediation actions
Support Internal Audit Processes
Partner with functional leadership to prepare for audits, clarifying expectations and responsibilities
Facilitate effective collaboration between Wells teams and auditors during planning and fieldwork
Escalate key findings and support resolution design, in coordination with Group GRC and subject matter experts
Strengthen Risk Mitigation & Remediation
Partner with management to design robust, sustainable remediation plans aligned with business priorities
Provide constructive challenges and independent validation of mitigation actions
Monitor progress through regular follow-ups and quality assurance reviews
Monitor, Report & Advise
Support leadership in maintaining clear visibility on risk mitigation and control implementation status
Ensure consistent reporting of progress and risks across functions
Provide updates to the Wells CFO and Group GRC on audits, risks, and remediation efforts
Contribute to executive-level reporting, including updates to senior leadership and governance bodies
Enhance Crisis Readiness
Support the design and implementation of crisis management readiness at the local level
Partner with key stakeholders to assess preparedness and strengthen response capabilities