About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist to support Consumer and Small Business Banking (CSBB) - Branch Banking, Affluent/Premier, Branch Oversight and Supervision (BOS), and the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) issue management team.

Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargo.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide oversight and support for a portfolio of high visibility complex issues in conjunction with front line issue owners. Provide end-to-end issue management support throughout the entire issue management lifecycle. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the corporate Issue Management policy and procedures and associated handbooks and guidelines.
• Assess, analyze, and design complex and multi-faceted controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoring.
• Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business’s functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; influence and lead key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid to senior-level managers to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategies.
• Act as liaison for the business with external parties to support timeliness, appropriate response strategy, and effectiveness of communications and materials.
• Lead projects and teams in a matrixed environment and serve as a peer mentor.

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:

• Experience supporting/partnering with Branch Banking line of business.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking: regulations, compliance, policies, process, and procedures (Reg E, UDAAP, Reg B, CIP/CDD, BSA/AML, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of issue management policy
• Experience partnering with Independent Risk Management and Internal Audit teams.
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels.
• Ability to influence, partner, and negotiate with senior business leaders to gain commitment to accomplish business goals.
• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings to reach conclusions, identify tasks, record actions, and achieve results.
• Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn findings into executable plans to meet business objectives.

Job Expectations:

• Hybrid Work Week Schedule
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Locations:

• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd - Charlotte, North Carolina 
• 401 S Tryon - Charlotte, North Carolina
• 550 S 4th Street - Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 11601 N Black Canyon Hwy – Phoenix, Arizona
• 2700 S Price Road - Chandler, Arizona
• 250 E John Carpenter Freeway - Dallas, Texas
• 150 E 42nd - New York, New York

Pay Range

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• 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.

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.