**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic risk manager to join the International Business Aligned Compliance management team to lead and build out the International Horizontally Aligned Compliance team. **In this role, you will:** + Lead a team of Compliance Officers responsible for the coverage of Horizontally Aligned Compliance Programme (“HACP”) topics. + Set the strategy and vision for a newly established international HACP team working with partners in the US. + Manage and oversee horizontal topics that include Complaints Oversight, Customer Tax, Privacy, Reg W, Third Party Risk Mgt, Volcker and Individual Accountability. + Be a technical expert on third party risk management rules and regulations, and bring your industry standard knowledge to life + Oversee and uplift the intragroup outsourcing arrangements and related processes and framework + Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives + Represent Compliance at relevant governance committees and other forums as necessary by providing challenge and technical regulatory compliance advice. + Work with other global and international Business Aligned Compliance leaders across the horizontal topics under your responsibility + Proactively support the business in the identification and management of Compliance risks + Collaborate and influence all levels of stakeholders and internal clients + Build relationships with corporate, business leaders, Legal, Audit, regulators and industry partners on risk related topics + Manage the allocation of resources in the team, prioritising risk and + Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy **Required Qualifications:** + Experience in Compliance, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education + Management or leadership experience + Proven experience in the compliance and regulatory field within financial services and extensive knowledge of third-party risk management and outsourcing rules at a leading global financial services firm(s). + Strong understanding of the market and regulatory environment in which Wells Fargo operates. + Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to translate ambiguous ideas/issues into well-defined plans/solutions with a track-record for delivering results. + Seasoned Compliance professional with matured leadership capabilities, including but not limited to: ability to make critical decisions, work collaboratively, ability to develop others, enabling high performance, building self-insight and effective risk and control environment. + Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in fast paced, changing environment. + Vision, direction setting and forward planning. + Strong intellectual capability and flexibility, balanced by a practical and pragmatic approach and able to consider issues from multiple angles and lead debates and discussions with multiple stakeholders. + Able to exercise independent thought, and influence/challenge senior stakeholders, including an ability to confront conflict and difficult issues in a professional, assertive, and proactive manger while remaining sensitive to business needs. + Good sense of judgement and absolute commitment to Wells Fargo transformation journey + Ability to lead projects with a focus on pace of execution and stakeholder collaboration. + Ability to forge relationships across multiple functions to enhance the Compliance brand. + Ability to deal with change and exhibit a service led mindset to support our stakeholders. + Ability to challenge independently and constructively. + Communicate effectively and confidently, orally and in writing at all levels of the organization. + Capable of distilling complex processes and conveying them in concise and simple ways. **Desired Qualifications:** + Strong educational background ideally with a university degree and academic track record. + Professional qualifications, certificates, and/or registrations relevant to Compliance/financial services. + Corporate and Investment Banking experience, either in Compliance, Legal, Risk or the Business. + Experience building out a new team aligning to industry standard and best practice **Job Expectations:** + Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Compliance Programme Strategy and Wells Fargo Policies, and Procedures. + Embed a performance culture aligned to the Wells Fargo Values. **Posting End Date:** 12 Mar 2025 **_*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._** **We Value Diversity** At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 US: 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. 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. **Applicants with Disabilities** To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) . **Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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. **Req Number:** R-438393