Head of Interest Rate Risk (IRR) Strategy & Analytics

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Balance Sheet Management Director to lead the IRR Strategy team within BSIRRM, owning the measurement and monitoring of interest rate risk on the bank's balance sheet as well as executing cross-BSIRRM team initiatives and strategic deliverables as we continually strive to transform our processes. This role will report to the Head of BSIRRM and manage a team of analysts with responsibility to manage the company's interest rate risk profile under a range of various measures and scenarios, understanding key assumptions and sensitivities that could alter the company's IRR profile. This role requires working closely with the investment portfolio team to assess actions to optimize NII and manage the company's interest rate risk profile.

Treasury at Wells Fargo is a dynamic team that is responsible for managing Wells Fargo's balance sheet including capital, liquidity, funding, and interest rate risk management. Treasury seeks to ensure Wells Fargo always maintains sufficient capital and liquidity resources to support growth in the Company's businesses, while also ensuring a satisfactory financial cushion exists to protect against unforeseen stresses in the economic environment or the Company's operations. Treasury also provides regulators, senior leaders, and the Board of Directors with key information to support risk management, financial performance management, and strategic planning.

The Balance Sheet & Interest Rate Risk (BSIRRM) Group performs quantitative analysis of the balance sheet behavior and has primary responsibility to measure interest rate risk (IRR) and design corresponding risk mitigation strategies, as well as completing and reporting on consolidated balance sheet and net interest income (NII) forecasts. Team members oversee Forecasting and IRR simulation models, provide management with insight concerning changes in balance sheet trends and IRR profile, and contribute to the generation of risk management strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a team responsible for interest rate risk strategy in Balance Sheet management (ALM)
• Drive a streamlined, scalable, and aligned operational risk framework that supports strategic priorities
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives
• Support high-impact strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of results that align with BSIRRM's business objectives
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and issues, providing regular updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders
• Strengthen and deepen model of collaboration and partnership with second line of defense and third line of defense teams within Wells Fargo
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with BSIRRM leader and management team to define and execute critical and strategic initiatives. Track progress against key objectives and ensure alignment across department
• Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies, or industry forums
• Participate in industry and peer groups to influence the standard setting process
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Treasury
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
• Cultivate relationships with team members at all levels of the department, ensuring blind spots are identified and surfaced to the management team
• Operate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, overseeing projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibility
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain high confidentiality

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Treasury experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with regulatory requirements surrounding the management of model risk, interest rate risk, liquidity, and capital
• Knowledge of financial institution balance sheet, product offerings, and financial risk management
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and driving organizational change
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Relationship skills - ability to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Posting End Date:
16 Oct 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.

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 .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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): Charlotte, NC

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-492700

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-23T18:08:17