Operational Risk Sr Officer

Company: Wells Fargo Bank
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description
Important Note: During the application process, ensure your contact information (email and phone number) is up to date and upload your current resume when submitting your application for consideration. To participate in some selection activities you will need to respond to an invitation. The invitation can be sent by both email and text message. -- In order to receive text message invitations, your profile must include a mobile phone number designated as ------Personal Cell------ or ------Cellular------ in the contact information of your application.At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers------ financial needs and help them succeed financially. We------re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you------ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.Corporate Risk helps all Wells Fargo businesses identify and manage risk. The team focuses on several key risk types, including conduct, credit, financial crimes, information security, interest rate, liquidity, market, model, operational, regulatory compliance, reputation, strategic, and technology risk.The group provides leadership, enhances communications, assists with problem identification and solutions, and shares best practices. In addition, the group provides an enterprise-wide view of risk, assists management and our Board of Directors in identifying and monitoring risks that may affect multiple lines of business, and takes appropriate action when business activities exceed the risk tolerance of the company.The Operational Risk Business Oversight (ORBO) function is part of the broader Operational Risk Group (ORG) within Corporate Risk. -- The team is focused on independent oversight of front-line business groups with responsibility for aggregating, challenging, and overseeing all operational risks present in the business and its operations. -- The Structural Planning & Administration (SP&A) team within the broader ORBO function is accountable for developing and driving a consistent, collaborative, sustainable approach to business-aligned oversight for operational risk. This team has responsibility for developing and maintaining a documented program; ensuring the program is consistently applied; driving a coordinated credible challenge calendar; and developing/executing routine information sharing across all three lines of defense.This position will be accountable for supporting various Independent Risk Management (IRM) driven activities, initiatives and projects on behalf of ORBO and is expected to engage and partner with senior leaders across ORBO, ORG and the broader IRM teams to drive and effect change.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:------ Develop and institute mechanisms for the SP&A team to maintain transparency into key initiatives/priorities and work products driven by IRM------ Maintain visibility into broader ORG/IRM plans, initiatives and activities to ensure connectivity and alignment with SP&A activities------ Coordinate ORG-required activities/routines across the business-aligned team (ex: ORBO engagement in maturity assessments, quarterly ORG board reporting, etc.)------ Assist SP&A Leadership with directing/driving activities across IRM to support ORBO maturity------ Support execution of internal team routines (ex: -- off-sites/meetings, budget/financial plans, status reports/team SharePoint site administration)------ Provide oversight of the development and maintenance of engagement models and procedure documentation aligned to assigned risk program(s)/topic(s)------ Perform other shared services/team responsibilities to improve SP&A routines, ensuring alignment with ORBO & ORG strategies & priorities.Location: May consider other locations across the Wells Fargo footprint

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management (includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, business process management) or 10+ years of financial services industry experience, of which 7+ years must include direct experience in risk management
  
  Desired Qualifications
  
  • Knowledge and understanding of operational risk management in the financial services industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of project management and implementation in a matrix managed environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
    
    Other Desired Qualifications
    ------ Meaningful knowledge of the enterprise Risk Management Framework; Enterprise Risk Programs, and Operational Risk Management Programs------ Experience building or implementing new risk processes or programs------ Proven leadership and project management skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end to end risk management solutions------ Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and achieve success working in a fast paced environment------ Ability to work with limited direction and take initiative and ownership in decision-making and problem solving------ Demonstrated leadership ability that embodies the Wells Fargo Vision and Values and leadership competencies------ Ability to pro-actively manage and resolve conflict and effectively defend decisions with objective rationale------ Experience with target operating model development and execution------ Experience in supporting program management------ Prior experience in large scale business, technology and operational transformation------ Proven ability as an effective and compelling communicator------ Executive presence, high energy, ability to manage complexity and a broad scope------ Ability to think in new ways about problems and issues, balancing creativity with pragmatism------ Experience with one or more of the following programs: -- Enterprise Risk Measurement, Issues Management, and Enterprise Testing & Self Assurance; deep understanding of aligned policy/standards/requirements/process------ Exceptional ability to partner and collaborate with a breadth of stakeholders and constituents
    
    Job Expectations
    
    • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
      
      Disclaimer
      
      All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
      
      Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
      Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
      

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