About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist to lead governance over Wells Fargo Advisor’s supervisory control systems, including designing and maintaining systematic risk based supervisory controls, assessing their operating effectiveness, gaining consensus on proposed changes and partnering with the agile software engineering team to implement these changes.
A successful candidate must possess strong risk management, controls, data analytics, technology and/or brokerage experience as well as have strong analytical skills to evaluate controls and evaluate data.
In this role, you will:
Lead complex initiatives with broad impact which are designed to mitigate current and emerging business risk issues and concerns; act as key participant in large-scale, cross-functional planning for the businessIdentify and implement innovative solutions to manage supervisory risk scenarios and improve efficiency of supervisory processes using creative approaches though fact finding and data analysisDesign risk based supervision logic and system functionality for systematic supervisory controls to ensure adequate risk mitigation by assessing regulations and policies, performing in depth data analysis, and collaborating with and gaining consensus from key stakeholdersWork closely with the agile software engineering team responsible for the supervisory control systems to define the business requirements and provide coaching on the brokerage industry & regulations and Wells Fargo Advisors products & supervisory processesDesign and manage user acceptance tests of automated supervisory controlsAssess the design and operating effectiveness of the existing systematic supervisory controls, recommend, and implement an approach to mitigating any risks identifiedAssess, analyze, and design complex and multi-faceted controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoringMake decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business’s functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; influence and lead key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiativesStrategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid to senior-level managers to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategiesAct as liaison for the business with external parties to support timeliness, appropriate response strategy, and effectiveness of communications and materialsMay lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentorDemo supervisory control systems, and respond to questions regarding the supervisory control systems from supervisory users, and partner with the stakeolders to help find the most effective way to utilize the systemsStay informed and evaluate the implications of changing regulations and firm policies
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with supervision and regulatory / legal issues in retail brokerageKnowledge and understanding of retail brokerage and industry trendsProficient at gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources, identifying trends, and presenting analysis through meaningful statisticsIndependent negotiation experienceAbility to interact with all levels of an organization Conflict management and decision-making skillsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact with senior leadersAbility to work independently, make decisions, and instruct others, while balancing the needs of multiple projectsStrong attention to detail and accuracy skillsStrong time management skillsStrong research and documentation skillsExperience with resolving production system issues, and troubleshooting system issues discovered by the end userAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsFINRA registration including Series 7, 9/10, 66 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
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.
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
4 Nov 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
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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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