Lead Control Management Officer

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Control Management Officer supporting our Enterprise Functions group. This role is part of the Evidence Based Control Evaluation (EBCE) team that evaluates whether controls are well designed and operating effectively.  Our approach is tailored based on Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) data and supports proactive risk management in alignment with the Risk Management Framework.  This role will perform evidence-based control evaluations including sampling and inspecting evidence to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and whether they are mitigating their assigned risks.                                                                                                               

We are seeking someone who brings prior control design and operating effectiveness assessment experience to the Front Line.  This role may perform independent evaluations or provide guidance, coaching, and feedback a team of control assessors that perform evidence-based control evaluations, and other activities as needed which include interviews with business partners, developing control narratives based on the walkthroughs, determining the most appropriate testing methodologies, crafting specific test scripts, formally documenting results and evidence, and reporting on findings. The role will provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to control assessors, interact directly with senior business leaders, and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously under time-sensitive deliverables.
 

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives designed to mitigate current and emerging risks with broad impact

• Act as key participant in monitoring, evaluating, and measuring the impact of decisions practiced in Control Management functional area

• Monitor moderately complex business specific programs, and provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk-mitigation strategies

• Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report on the impact of decisions and controls to the relevant business group or functional area

• Develop and implement risk monitoring and risk reporting processes and controls

• Collaborate with relevant business group to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in developing and implementing risk-mitigating strategies

• Lead Control Management project or virtual teams

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with control evaluation/testing/creation and execution of test scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage of deliverables

• 5 years of experience with control evaluation/testing

• 5 years extensive working knowledge of risk types, methodologies, and frameworks for evaluating or testing controls and assessing results, conducting research, and identifying control deficiencies.

• Finance/HR Controls Experience preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of banking: regulations, compliance, policies, process, and procedures

• Strong, clear, and concise written communication skills

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience communicating in both written and verbal formats with senior executive-level leaders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex issues, evaluate data, and develop sound conclusions

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Required Locations:

1525 W. WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC

11625 N Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC

550 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC

401 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC

2850 S. Price Rd. Chandler Campus, Chandler, AZ

11601 N Black Canyon Hwy. Phoenix, AZ

1150 W. Washington St. Tempe, AZ

600 S 4th St. Minneapolis, MN

2200 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE

4101 Wiseman Blvd. San Antonio, TX

250 E John Carpenter Fwy. Irving, TX

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy. Des Moines, IA

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.

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:

*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.

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