Wells Fargo Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer - Home Lending 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

820271555

In this role, you will:

• Provide specific subject matter expertise across the entirety of the Home Lending business.

• Provide independent risk oversight of Home Lending with a focus on oversight of complex initiatives, partnering with senior leaders across the business and Independent Risk Management.

• The senior lead operational risk officer is considered a thought leader and will assist the business oversight leader with all matters pertaining to Operational Risk coverage and oversight.

• Constructively and independently challenge existing Front Line operational l risk program execution and develop alternative approaches and solutions.

• Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management.Identify and escalate risk matters as well as potential conflicts with risk management results and expected business outcomes.

• Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines within Home Lending.

• Build and sustain a strong risk culture including a balanced approach through working in cooperation and consultation with all lines of defense across the enterprise.

• Leverage experience to bring industry leading standards, practices and tools to the organization.

• Assist Operational Risk leadership with strategy development, key driver in execution of the work function, will also serve as a key contact for business partners.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. 5+ years Home Lending experience, and 3+ years experience working on oversight and resolution of regulatory matters.

Job Expectations:

• 5+ years Home Lending experience.

• 4+ years experience working on oversight and resolution of complex initiatives

• Meaningful knowledge of risk management frameworks, including risk identification and assessment, risk appetite and strategy, risk governance, controls, issues management, risk measurement, and monitoring and reporting

• Proven ability to identify risks and recommend best practices for managing risks associated with, but not limited to, fraud, third party, data and records management, privacy, information security, transaction processing and technology risks.

• Deep understanding of corporate / business policies and operational risk programs (Risk & Control Self-Assessment, Operational Risk Events, Issues Management, Key Risk Indicators, etc.)

• Proven ability to proactively manage and resolve conflict and effectively defend decisions with objective rationale

• Leadership skills including the ability to influence effectively in a highly matrixed organization

• Ability to interact independently with senior leaders and with all levels of an organization

• Strong relationship management skills and ability to exert influence

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to quickly adapt to new circumstances as they arise

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills

Job Expectations:

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Job posting may close early due to volume of applicants

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