Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer - Consumer Lending Operations Risk Oversight

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer in Global Operations Risk Oversight as part of the Consumer Lending Operations Risk Oversight team. Learn more about career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for operational risk programs and initiatives.
• Develop and advocate for innovative operational risk strategies, leveraging influence-based leadership to drive adoption.
• Identify, assess, and monitor potential operational risks affecting business functions and processes.
• Independently and constructively challenge existing risk management practices, offering alternative approaches and solutions.
• Evaluate the long-term implications of strategic business decisions and recommend risk-informed alternatives to support sustainable growth.
• Lead the execution of complex, high-risk initiatives that may span multiple business lines and functions.
• Advise business leaders on corrective action plans and support effective change management efforts.
• Drive business-wide risk management transformation by leading cross-functional and virtual teams.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, stakeholders, and senior leaders to resolve issues and align on strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of Consumer Lending Operations (Home Lending, Auto Lending, and/or Unsecured Lending)
• Advanced level communication, relationship building, and influencing skills cross a large organization and with various levels of leadership/stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently within a matrixed environment
• Proven ability to monitor risk exposures at the group, line of business and product levels.
• Strong critical thinking skills, consistent attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Ability to work at a posted location

Work Locations:

• 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA
• 401 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC
• 401 W Las Colinas Blvd - Irving, TX
• 600 S 4th St - Minneapolis, MN
• 1150 W Washington St - Tempe, AZ

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.
$159,000.00 - $279,000.00
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:
17 Aug 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

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): Minneapolis, MN

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-481327-4

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-14T18:08:52