Technology Control Modernization - Senior Lead Control Management Officer

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About this role:
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.
In this role, you will:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Job Expectations:

• May require limited travel depending on business needs.
• Position offers a hybrid work schedule at one of the posted locations.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Locations:

• 194 Wood Ave S. - Iselin, NJ 08830
• 2700 S Price Rd. - Chandler, AZ 85286
• 600 S 4th St. - Minneapolis, MN 55415
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W. - Irving, TX 75039
• 4101 Wiseman Blvd. - San Antonio, TX 78251
• 1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd. - Charlotte, NC 28262

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:
12 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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.
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