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Business Execution Senior Manager - Home Lending Application Business Owner

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Business Execution Senior Manager - Home Lending Application Business Owner

Clive, IA

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Senior Manager to join our Data Strategy and Governance (DSG) team. This role will manage a team of Application Business Owners. The Application Business Owner (ABO) role provides support for Home Lending applications and compliance with Enterprise policies related to both data and application management. The DSG team fulfills the Enterprise defined ABO role. ABO is a required role for all applications registered in the company's Remedy Asset Management system. The ABO roles and responsibilities must adapt to changes in policy and application requirements, but at the heart of the role is a responsibility to drive compliance activities for their applications, included compliance with data management; application lifecycle management; records management; access management; information security; risk & regulatory reporting; business continuity; and RCSA policies. The DSG team also helps to connect Home Lending data to the broader Enterprise.

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In this role, you will:
  • Manage and develop a team of Business Execution Consultants fulfilling the ABO role while ensuring successful planning, integration, impasse resolution, and measurement of operations with moderate to high complexity and visibility
  • Engage functional leaders to obtain resources, influence outcomes, address conflict, and ensure alignment with Wells Fargo's policies and business line objectives
  • Identify potential risks when implementing change along with developing mitigation strategies and plans
  • Recommend opportunities for Business Execution process improvement
  • Determine appropriate strategies and actions of multiple business groups to meet moderate to highly complex deliverables
  • Interpret procedures and processes, and provide leadership to strategize and execute a variety of programs, services, and initiatives that are significant in scope, complexity, and risk
  • Collaborate with and influence functional business partners, leaders, and executive management to provide support and drive strategic initiatives for the business
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Business Execution
  • Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
  • Oversee performance of Data Governance processes and controls
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years Management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain momentum which drive toward results and clarity in uncertain situations.
  • Knowledge of experience with data related tools: ADMF, JIRA, SHRP
  • Knowledge of and experience with key HL applications: MSP, LO SHAW, CORE, CMIE
  • Working knowledge of the audit life cycle, standards, practices and testing strategies
  • Knowledge of third-party risk management and regulatory compliance; understanding of operational oversight for third party execution and third-party regulations
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management framework concepts, including risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance.
  • Familiarity with formal project and change management processes, particularly Agile and similar methodologies.
  • Proven and demonstrated leadership skills including relationship building, partnering and collaboration skills with clear ability to influence, gain buy-in and negotiate with a diverse group of key business partners/stakeholders including senior management.
  • Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail with ability to draw conclusions and translate findings
  • Ability to grasp complex business issues quickly, recommend solutions, and drive for resolutions
  • Facilitation skills, including ability to facilitate decision-making and broker agreements amongst diverse, differing, and/or conflicting perspectives/priorities.
  • Ability to manage diverse relationships and foster collaborative team dynamic with Risk Management, Data Governance, Corporate Finance, and other key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Advanced Proficiency Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Proficient with delivering against:
    • RCSA Policy, Data Management Policy and Procedures,
    • COSO Policy,
    • Regulatory Reporting Governance & Oversight Policy,
    • Records and Information Management Policy
    • Information Security Identity and Access Management Domain Policy
Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
  • This position requires compliance with all mortgages regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo's compliance policies related to these requirements. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
  • Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
Posting Location:
  • Charlotte, NC -550 S Tyron St
  • Charlotte, NC -1525 W WT Haris Blvd
  • Des Moines, IA-800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy
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Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$120,400.00 - $250,000.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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
Posting End Date:
19 May 2025
* 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): West Des Moines, IA, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-457912-8
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program

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