Senior Lead Regulatory Relations Specialist (Internal Audit)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Regulatory Relations Specialist to join our Internal Audit Regulatory Relations team. This team leads regulatory engagement for Internal Audit, develops a holistic view of regulatory activities and themes, and ensures proactive regulatory issue management. This role will specifically support Enterprise Functions and the Enterprise Technology Audit Group, playing a critical role in managing regulatory interactions and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

In this role, you will:

• Regulatory Engagement Strategy: Lead cross-functional initiatives to establish and maintain the strategy, governance, and procedures for managing regulatory engagements within Internal Audit.

• Regulatory Exams Management: Oversee Internal Audit's involvement in regulatory exams related to Enterprise Functions (Finance, HR, Public Affairs, Data) and Enterprise Technology. Manage exam schedules, meetings, and information requests.

• Executive Liaison for Supervisory Meetings: Coordinate and lead regulatory meetings for Chief Audit Directors, including agenda development, material preparation, and follow-up tracking.

• Supervisory Meeting Oversight: Manage day-to-day regulatory meetings, including scheduling, documentation, attendee coordination, and follow-up actions.
• Confidential Supervisory Information (CSI) Compliance: Support execution of the CSI program to ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements, including controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
• Program Management & Administration: Contribute to the development of policies, training, reporting, and governance processes. Drive automation and data analytics opportunities within the regulatory relations portfolio.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Wells Fargo's Regulatory Relations and Legal teams to ensure consistent and compliant regulatory engagement.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Manage projects across geographies, mentor team members, and delegate work effectively.

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

• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations from the Federal Reserve Board, Office of Comptroller of Currency, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and regulatory engagements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior executives and regulators.
• Capable of initiating action and possess strong vision, execution and relationship management skills across the organization, as well as with the regulators.
• Familiarity with CSI protocols and enterprise compliance standards.
• Experience with automation and data analytics tools is a plus
• Experience supporting Enterprise Functions (Finance, Human Resource, Public Affairs, Data) and/or Technology Audit groups.
• Prior experience in a regulatory liaison or exam management role at a large financial institution
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred
• Understanding of the regulatory agencies responsible for supervision over large banks including their operating structure, processes, approach to developing supervisory plans, exam schedule and coordination with local exam teams
• Strong Project Management skills
• Deep understanding of ever-evolving governance processes and regulatory environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position does not offer VISA sponsorship

• 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