Lead Risk Analytics Consultant - Basel Rule Framework

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Risk Analytics Consultant to join Finance Independent Risk Management. This role provides independent oversight of regulatory capital, data quality, controls, and capital adequacy, with a focus on Wholesale, Securitization and Equity workstreams and implementation of final Basel III Expanded Risk Based Approach (ERBA) requirements. The consultant will provide technical expertise and effective challenge of regulatory capital interpretations, methodologies, models, data, controls, and results. This role partners closely with Finance, Regulatory Interpretation, Data Management, and line-of-business stakeholders to support compliance with capital rules and the integrity of capital outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Experience with the Basel Rule Framework is required. Experience may include Basel-related regulatory reporting, regulatory capital, RWA, rule governance, modeling, or related analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience sourcing, mining, analyzing, and manipulating large or complex data sets, including the ability to query and slice data using SQL, Excel, or similar analytical tools.
Experience leading complex risk analytics and regulatory capital oversight activities.
Proven communication skills with the ability to influence, develop, partner with, and maintain collaborative relations at all levels within the organization.
Knowledge of the infrastructure needed to support financial risk management.
Strong leadership and influencing skills with experience driving alignment and results in complex, matrixed environments.
Ability to operate independently, work with a sense of urgency, and build strong internal and external relationships.
M.B.A., Master’s degree, CPA or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex risk analytics and regulatory capital oversight activities.
Provide guidance and effective challenge related to regulatory capital, RWA treatment, and Basel requirements.
Review regulatory interpretations, assess RWA (Risk Weighted Assests) impacts, and recommend risk positions.
Review significant transactions, portfolio changes, and supporting documentation for Basel classification and capital treatment.
Support Basel III Endgame implementation, impact assessments, and related governance.
Analyze, source, and validate data supporting regulatory capital and risk analysis.
Assess data quality, controls, Basel model monitoring results, and capital adequacy.
Review capital results, reconciliations, variance analysis, and RWA forecasts.
Identify, escalate, and monitor risks impacting capital accuracy and reliability.
Review changes to data sources, transformations, models, business initiatives, and products for regulatory compliance and risk.
Provide oversight and challenge of strategic data sourcing and Axiom capital calculator implementation.
Communicate complex risk and regulatory topics clearly and collaborate across stakeholders.