Senior Control Management Specialist

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Control Management Specialist supporting the Commercial Banking Control Executive as part of Wholesale Lending Operations.

In this role, you will:

• Own and independently manage 1-2 Risk Assessable Units (RAUs), also known as RCSAs
• Responsible for risk identification, risk measures, control identification/design and ratings applicable to the assigned RAUs in partnership with the RAU Owner within the business
• Manage all risk management activities association to the RAU (i.e. issues, OREs, process change, etc.) to ensure control requirements are met and adhered too by the business owner
• Become the risk and control subject matter expertise on the service models assigned and underlying L4 processes
• Provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk-mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with relevant business group to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in developing and implementing risk-mitigating strategies
• Integrate yourself in all necessary business routines to ensure your knowledge of the processes is sufficient
• Monitor assigned portfolio of control activities and escalate when necessary

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing effective controls, issue management and supporting metrics and governance programs
• Knowledge of issue management process
• Experience determining the root cause of identified issues
• Regulatory Control knowledge across enterprise risk management framework, including: control testing, risk identification, risk appetite and strategy, risk-related decisions, processes and controls, risk analytics and governance.
  Knowledge and experience with Risk Control Self-Assessment activities
• Knowledge and understanding of Risk and Control Self-Assessment concepts
• Ability to proactively manage and mitigate issues
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas
• Strong operational (or compliance or audit) risk management experience in the financial services industry
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel in person for workshops during RAU execution for all assigned work
• Ability to work onsite three days a week at one of the locations listed below.

Office Locations:

• Chandler, AZ
• Des Moines, IA
• Charlotte, NC
• San Antonio, TX

Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting End Date:
1 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.

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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.

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): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-496370-2

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-01T18:08:40