Vice President, Lead Business Accountability Specialist - Electronic Trading Risk Management

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

2d•$100,000 - $196,000•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. We focus on our clients' overall financial needs, with consideration and respect for their total relationship with Wells Fargo. Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading. The Electronic Trading Risk Management (ETRM) team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of electronic trading systems and protecting the firm from associated risks. This team partners with trading and support functions to guide automated trading strategies, implement robust control solutions, and ensure compliance with regulatory and venue rules. About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist (Vice President) for our ETRM team. We are seeking a self-starting individual with a strong control focus and the ability to apply technical and market knowledge to a specialized risk domain in a commercial way. The ideal candidate will demonstrate composure under pressure and a proactive approach to risk decision-making. In this role, you will:

Requirements

5+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Ability to travel as needed
Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements
Ability to work additional hours as needed
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. Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Electronic Trading, IT, or Quantitative roles within investment banking or asset management
Familiarity with equities and fixed income market structure, regulation, and electronic trading risks
Proven ability to work with complex datasets and deliver technical solutions
Experience with regulatory-driven remediation programs and governance frameworks
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across senior stakeholders
Python, Tableau, KDB (beneficial but not required)
Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks (e.g., RCSA, RMF)
Experience managing regulatory audits or inquiries
Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately
Experience navigating change in a complex, matrixed organization
FINRA licensure experience is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Evaluate risks related to electronic trading, including market impact and disorderly trading prevention
Oversee front-office execution controls, including thresholds, processes, and procedures
Lead enhancements to the electronic trading control framework and associated governance programs
Monitor real-time alerts and alarms tied to execution controls and respond to incidents
Coordinate and present at supervisory and governance forums
Support regulatory inquiries, internal reviews, and remediation efforts
Provide risk guidance and approval for new automated trading strategies and initiatives
Partner with Technology to oversee change management and mitigate technology-related risks
Contribute to operational risk activities such as RCSA, scenario analysis, and event QA
Perform periodic reviews of algo testing, kill switches, stress testing, and capacity controls