Senior Supervisory Control Specialist

Wells Fargo•Paramus, NJ

1d•$104,000 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Supervisory Control Specialist to join our Client Relationship Group within Wealth and Investment Management. This role is responsible for supervisory oversight of practices within the Branch(es). You will ensure the firms’ requirements for supervision are in adherence with regulatory, compliance and legal requirements. The Senior Supervisory Control Specialist understands the complexity, partnership needs and customer service requirements that come with managing this process. You will work with business partners and the field as needed to navigate the firm’s solutions to provide the best resolutions for them and their clients, all while mitigating risk. You must act with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of employees and management across the organization and Independent Offices. Additionally, you will partner with areas of Compliance, Legal and the Line of Business, as needed, in addressing concerns and issues as it relates to the Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS) Financial Advisors and associated Brokerage locations. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Requirements

4+ years of Supervisory Control, Risk Management Consulting, Property or Casualty Insurance, Insurance Brokerage experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
US only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 9/10 (or 24 where applicable), and 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position.
Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.
Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance.
For this position the Series 9/10 are the only principal licenses required. The series 24 is not required.
This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire.
In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.
Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of financial services industry experience
Experience in branch office supervision, compliance, broker-dealer governance, sales supervision
Experience partnering with business, compliance and operational partners to address concerns, resolve complex issues and provide solutions
Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems
Ability to interact with all levels of employees and management across the organization and Independent Offices
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Negotiating, conflict-management, and decision-making skills
Ability to take initiative, work independently, identify opportunities, and implement change
Ability to lead projects/initiatives with high risk and complexity
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
This role requires a FINRA supervisory license and may require working in the assigned office location for at least one year from the hire date.
Any supervisory role employee holding a FINRA supervisory license, who has answered affirmatively to certain Form U4 Section 14 regulatory questions/disclosures, will be ineligible to work from a location other than their assigned office location.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing monitoring to ensure conformity with internal policies, applicable laws and regulations
Have responsibility to supervise the activities of representatives (e.g., financial advisors) to ensure their compliance with FINRA and SEC rules and regulations, as well as federal and state laws
Implement and monitor policies and procedures
Provide regular reporting to Governance Leadership, Markets and Division to ensure that the activity complies with all regulatory and firm policies
Make decisions and resolve issues regarding compliance, supervision policies, practices, hiring, disciplinary actions and training
Monitor sales review activities, coordinate proper staff and coverage and develop and implement training plans within CRG to meet business objectives
Meet regularly with risk and business partners as well as serve as a primary business contact on key initiatives with Wealth, Compliance, Risk, regional management, and other home office departments
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Supervisory Control