About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist to support the Enterprise Functions Front Line Risk Program. This leader will oversee Information Security, Data Loss Prevention, Access Management, and Compromised Data initiatives across supported business functions. The ideal candidate brings deep risk management expertise, strong technology/security acumen, and the ability to drive complex, enterprise‑wide programs.

In this role, you will:

Work with enterprise program owners and function stakeholders to implement and execute policy requirements.Execute critical initiatives to remediate and improve owned programs.Own and execute control and other risk processes to ensure program compliance.Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop or influence plans, specifications, resource needs, and goals for multi-faceted, highly complex, or long-term risk mitigation and control strategies on behalf of the businessLead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks which require understanding of business-specific knowledge related to financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, IT, systems security, business process management, and applicable business acumenProvide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large-scale, multi-faceted, long-term, or companywide strategiesStrategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

7+ 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:

Experience managing complex initiatives related to Audit remediation, policy implementation, risk and control development, and other critical activities.Experience leading information security, technology risk, access management, or compromised data programs.Experience engaging leaders and stakeholders of varying seniority in complex and changing environments.2+ years of risk policy experienceProgram development and implementation experience.Strong knowledge of financial services, organizational structures, functional roles, and corresponding capabilities to assess inherent risksKnowledge of risk assessment frameworks, policy frameworks, or  issue management frameworksDemonstrated ability to design and document risk and control activities, including control objectives, descriptions, and procedures.Experience developing access management, information security, operational risk, or compliance controls aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements.Ability to translate complex processes into clear, testable control steps and evidence requirements.Experience partnering with technology, business, and audit teams to ensure drafted controls are practical, measurable, and sustainable.

Job Expectations:

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to work from one of the approved job posting locations three (3) days in office & two (2) days remote.This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The Control Functions adhere to a location strategy, therefore your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles, so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.

Locations: 

107689-AZ-E Building, Chandler Campus141278-NC-CIC Customer Information Ctr141753-NC-Three Wells Fargo Center, Charlotte150496-IA-West Des Moines Campus

Posting End Date: 

4 Feb 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.

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.