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Senior Control Management Specialist

Yesterday Charlotte, NC

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Control Management Specialist within the Commercial Client Insights and Product Management Control team. This role is responsible for supporting the Product and Data Controls across the Commercial Banking domains including risk identification and assessment, control and issue management, control design and evaluation, control reporting and governance, and other control programs. In addition, this role also includes designing controls in partnership with business owners, including effectiveness measures, implementation support, validation of effectiveness post implementation; and controls evaluation based on defined triggers.

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In this role, you will:

  • Participate in identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating current and emerging risk exposures within Control Management functional area.
  • Provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and business controls.
  • Monitor moderately complex business specific programs and provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report on the impact of decisions and controls to the relevant business group or functional area.
  • Provide guidance to business groups on the development, implementation, and monitoring of business specific programs to identify, assess, and mitigate risk.
  • Collaborate with relevant business group to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations.
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, or education.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience working with data management, data governance, and technology teams with an understanding of risk and controls required for a sound data domain.
  • Experience with Wells Fargo risk systems such as Shared Risk Platform (SHRP) or Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
  • Proven experience working within a large, complex enterprise environment
  • Strong knowledge of audit practices, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles
  • Technical understanding of technology and data management operations, processes, products, and data management risks and where they manifest risk.
  • Experience tracking and monitoring project progress, identifying process gaps, recommending controls, and communicating updates to leadership
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Strong team collaboration skills and ability to serve as a reliable team resource
  • Ability to transform ambiguous information or challenges into structured plans and actionable solutions
  • Quick learner with the ability to understand business operations and processes efficiently
  • Proficient in gathering, organizing, and interpreting data to support decision-making
Job Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
  • This is an in-office position currently requiring at least three in-office days per week at one of the locations listed below.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
The Control Functions adhere to a location strategy; therefore your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles, so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to self-relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.

Job Location:
  • 144039 550 S Tryon, Charlotte, NC
  • 101969 A Building, Chandler Campus
Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting End Date:
14 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-490662-2
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-11T18:08:25

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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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