Technology Control Modernization - Senior Control Management Officer

Wells Fargo Bank•Iselin, NY

19h

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Control Management Officer to join the Technology Control Management – Technology Data and Measures team. This role is accountable for shaping and influencing control management practices, driving risk transparency, and addressing complex and emerging risks. The role provides leadership in the evaluation of technology‑enabled control environments, including automation and AI‑related risk considerations, and supports engagement with senior stakeholders on risk and control outcomes. Within the Technology Data and Measures team in Technology Control, this senior officer will be responsible for leading and executing against the Technology Control Modernization effort deliverables. This effort will re-engineer all of the controls within a modern technology control framework plus align the new control definitions to RCSA in order to support the firm’s risk management framework. Furthermore, it enables the embedding of governance, security, and automation into the technology lifecycle—from design factory through to production. This role will help to provide clear control requirements and data elements needed for approved configurations to be authored and leveraged by centrally managed and automated tools, monitoring configuration drift and non-adherence consistently.

Requirements

7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and executing risk programs that align to a Risk, Compliance or Control function supporting the business
Broad and significant knowledge of Technology and the associated challenges, risks and required controls inherent in a complex environment
Strong ability and experience working with and collaborating with leaders and team members at all levels and across functional lines.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of strategic elements of financial, operational, technical and regulatory environments across a complex global services environment
Track record of providing constructive consulting with appropriate issue escalation and offering solutions
Experience performing centralized governance, oversight responsibilities, and the facilitation of strategic planning for the Technology Control Framework.
Experience performing the centralized collection, administration and support for all critical engagements applicable to the Technology Control Framework facilitating collaboration of accountable resources and subject matter experts as required; delivering on Technology Control Framework commitments.
Developing and performing all centralized process/control effectiveness and data compliance monitoring.
Facilitates the identification, planning and oversight for associated remediation activities.
Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Act as an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business specific risk across different business lines
Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report impact of decisions and business controls to the relevant business group and enterprise function
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, as well as good understanding of financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, and business process management
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to more experienced leaders on implementing innovative and significant business solutions for highly complex risks associated with business operations
Lead and mentor Control Management project or virtual teams
Engage with all levels of roles across the business group, and serve as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements