Lead Control Management Officer

Wells Fargo Bank•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. Join us! Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer to support the Commercial, Corporate & Investment Banking, and International Technology Control organization. This team serves as the front line for risk and control management, responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks across their respective groups. The role focuses on evaluating risks in Commercial Banking technology, Corporate and Investment Banking technology, payments technology, or technology infrastructure. It also involves evaluating AI use-cases and other risks and providing recommendations to executive leadership.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Commercial Banking technology, Corporate and Investment Banking technology, payments technology, or technology infrastructure
Experience with evolving technology (e.g., software development, change and release management, AI, Cloud computing)
Ability to translate technical risk concepts into business‑level risk discussions for non‑technical stakeholders
Experience with issues, corrective actions, and policy exceptions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and trends
Experience leading and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Experience evaluating risk in AI use-cases and software releases
Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with various levels of management and executives
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

Responsibilities

Evaluate risks associated with Key Enterprise Initiatives and corresponding software releases to ensure controls are appropriate and gaps are identified and addressed.
Provide risk and control consultation and assessments tied to complex technology initiatives, including data center management, cyber security, data management and resiliency.
Evaluate AI use-case risks and partner with control leads supporting business and technology teams, including engineers and architects, to ensure key risks are identified and addressed through appropriate controls and governance.
Monitor, measure, and evaluate adherence to controls and escalate to the relevant business group or functional area, as needed.
Provide guidance in developing and implementing risk-mitigating strategies.
Lead Control Management projects