Lead Control Management Officer - Data Management & Insights

Wells Fargo • Chandler, AZ

132d • $100,000 - $179,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer who will serve as an important member of the Front-Line Control organization and is accountable for assessing and ensuring effective management and control of associated risks for Chief Data Office (CDO). This role is part of the team that counsels DMI leadership on risk and control issues, issue management and remediation, regulatory interactions and engagement with Data Domains and their teams. This role must lead and foster a collaborative environment that ensures timely communication and strong cooperation between this front-line unit and independent risk management under Data Management Risk Oversight, and a strong connection with Wells Fargo Audit Services. The successful candidate will also work closely with CDO management and with other Control Organizations in the execution of data management risk and data management strategies. Accordingly, critical success factors will include the ability to develop partnerships with many functional areas, provide insight into the regulatory climate, and identify data trends which may present opportunities or reflect gaps in the Company's data management strategic execution/direction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Risk Management or Control Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3+ years of Data Management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of data operations, processes, products, and how data management risks emerge and impact business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, analyze data, and manage projects that align stakeholders and deliver consistent, end-to-end risk management solutions.
• Experience supporting risk management initiatives involving generative AI technologies.
• Familiarity with QA techniques, issue verification frameworks, and experience in audit, issue oversight, or internal controls assessments.
• Proven integrity and ability to independently identify, escalate, and challenge risks constructively and confidently.
• Skilled in preparing management-level presentations that effectively use data to communicate risk narratives.
• Ability to lead organizational change, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, make quick decisions, and implement solutions in high-pressure, complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise CDO leaders on developing strategies to mitigate complex, integrated risks across multiple business lines.
• Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report the effects of decisions and controls to relevant business groups and enterprise functions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on Data Management Risk and compliance requirements.
• Lead strategy and resolution efforts for complex and emerging risks across the enterprise, including financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, data management, IT security, and business processes.
• Provide direction and expertise to DMI leaders in implementing innovative solutions for complex operational risks.
• Participate in Risk and Control Self-Assessments and guide Risk Assessment Unit Owners and business leaders through detailed evaluations.
• Advise all levels of the business group on designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, processes, and controls that meet regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary data management contact for senior leaders across Control, Risk, Audit, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees