About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist in the Strategic Enterprise Risk Management Group. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com

As a part of Wells Fargo's second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, covers jobs responsible for oversight and strategic direction in addressing the organization's risks and managing the combined impact of those risks as an interrelated risk portfolio to achieve the company's objectives. Creates and implements the companywide risk management framework and works closely with various lines of business to identify all material types of risk. Develops, implements, and monitors enterprise risk-based governance programs.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate implementation of core data elements in adherence with Foundational Risk Components (FRC) adoption standards, collaborating with application owners and risk program teams.
• Perform oversight by completing routine monitoring to confirm alignment with program standards.
• Support existing application owners and complete activities to onboard new applications and risk activities into the FRC program.
• Develop and provide subject-matter expertise on risk activities and applications within the FRC program, plus guidance on FRC usage in alignment with risk integration strategies.
• Participate in the design and execution of program enhancements, including process optimization and efficiency improvements to enable FRC program expansion.
• Develop concise materials & effective messaging to program stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework, Foundational Risk Components Policy, Assessment Scales and Rating Terminology Methodology and other relevant documents.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 4 years of Risk Management experience (includes Compliance, Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Audit, Legal, Credit Risk, Market Risk, IT Systems Security, Business Process Management) or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
• Ability to quickly establish credibility to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to create and improve processes through strategic thinking
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to X% of the time.
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
• This position 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.

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