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Wells Fargo Risk Program Oversight Lead Business Accountability Specialist 
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis 
338911382

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In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives with broad impact which are designed to mitigate current and emerging business risk issues and concerns; act as key participant in large-scale, cross-functional planning for the business
  • 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
  • May lead projects, teams, or 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 with Financial Crimes​
  • Advanced skill with managing forums and stakeholder calls
  • Advanced skill with creating PowerPoint presentations
  • Experience with Excel or coordinating metrics
  • CAMS or Wells Fargo AML Sanctions Credentials Program Certified (WFAMSC)
  • Experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
  • Proven ability to act as an SME across end-to-end process improvement initiatives (scoping, current state mapping, process analytics, target state process design, business case development, execution planning, execution governance, etc.)
  • Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
  • Experience in preparing appropriate documentation and reporting to management
  • Experience in assisting with writing corrective action plans and assist in managing change to prevent and mitigate risk
  • Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
  • Knowledge and understanding of process flow or procedure
  • Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet time frames
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work in a complex environment
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in informing peers, line of business and other partners on findings
  • Data management and regulatory reporting experience a plus.


Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Pay Range

$122,200.00 - $217,200.00

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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

20 Jul 2025


Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.