About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Enterprise Risk Director as the Head of Transformation Risk for the Merchant Services Chief Risk Office (MS CRO) Group.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop specialized teams of professional individual contributors with focus on delivering moderate to high complexity risk management solutions (i.e., analytics, models, third-party solutions, etc.) to enable the advancement of the Merchant Services risk management capabilities.
• Influence the Merchant Services key partners and lead the direct team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues, while managing the efforts end-to-end.
• Own and develop risk management models in partnership with Enterprise Model Risk Management group.
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including leadership across the applicable groups within the bank.
• Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control enhancements.
• Develop and own processes and controls in adherence with applicable enterprise and / or business policies and in support of the Risk Management Framework.
• Utilize knowledge to ensure that all issues are proactively identified and addressed appropriately and escalating where necessary.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of Enterprise Risk experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4 years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Subject matter expert on the Merchant Services product and the card acquiring industry.
• Advanced data analytics skills.
• Advanced model development & management skills.
• Strong understanding of the three lines of defense within banks.
• Strong Risk and Control experience, including properly identifying risks and developing controls to mitigate risks.
• Clear communicator, can simplify and convey complex ideas / methodologies for common stakeholder understanding.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability without prompting.

Posting Locations:

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina
• 1150 W. Washington - Tempe, Arizona
• 600 Wells Fargo – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 1445 Ross Ave – Dallas, Texas

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work in the approved location in the job posting.
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.