Lead Business Accountability Specialist - Corporate Risk Strategy, Planning and Governance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist to join the Corporate Risk Strategy, Planning and Governance team as a primary business liaison supporting the Corporate Risk third-party program.

This Lead Business Accountability Specialist will be part of the Corporate Risk Strategy, Planning & Governance Chief Administrator Office and will report to the program leader supporting various Corporate Risk programs. The role will partner with the various Corporate Risk lines of business to lead and execute the Third-party program requirements for their engagement/relationships. Successful candidates will have prior third-party/vendor management experience, possess demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong communications skills and have experience engaging and working with various levels of business leadership.

In this role you will:

• Support the Corporate Risk lines of business maintain compliance with the third-party program policy and requirements for all assigned third-party engagements/relationships.
• Work with line of business owners and Supply Chain management to understand, define, and maintain contract details for assigned third-party engagements.
• Develop understanding of third-party engagement owning businesses and apply business knowledge to identify and manage risks and issues related to assigned third-party engagements.
• Complete and maintain risk profiles and related risk assessments for assigned third party engagements/relationships in the System of Record (STORM).
• Monitor third party performance to the contract specifications and report performance information to the engagement business owner.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Corporate Risk lines of businesses owning third party engagements/relationships.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Supply Chain, Information Security, BOLT, Beeline support, Compliance, and other governing bodies to meet goals and timelines.
• Support the ongoing development of the Corporate Risk Third Party program processes, identify/recommend ongoing process enhancements, identify and resolve issues, and lead operational excellence.
• Take an ownership role in execution of the third-party program requirements for Corporate Risk. Support more junior third-party managers in the execution of these requirements and support/lead initiatives to improve existing processes or implement processes/controls to address new or emerging business risks/issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Experience working with large data sets
• Experience with Third Party Program and/or Wells Fargo Internal system of record STORM
• Ability to dig deep into and analyze data while identifying data relationships
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills with the ability to take complicated topics and translate into an easily readable document.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
• Analytical skills including ability to strategically analyze and interpret data, diagnose opportunities, and provide solutions
• Energetic self-starter who is flexible, proactive and detail-oriented
• Highly dynamic individual who thrives in an collaborative team environment
• Ability to assess current processes/procedures and make recommendations for efficiency
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of team members and management
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

Posting Locations:

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina
• 600 Wells Fargo - Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, Iowa
• 114 N. Beaumont Street - Saint Louis, Missouri
• 1150 W. Washington - Tempe, Arizona

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
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:
18 Dec 2024

• 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.

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.