About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect for Risk and Internal Audit Technology to lead the architecture, solution design and strategy for major technical transformation. In this role, the individual will be responsible to help drive end to end architecture of Risk Management Solutions. The architect will be a leader for solution design using modern technologies and help drive company's major transformation technology initiatives such as modernization and cloud adoption. The Risk and Internal Audit Technology group plays a major role in influencing and defining the firm wide risk management technology strategy and direction.

In this role, you will:

Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope

Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives

Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy

Identify medium to high architectural impact projects

Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions

Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams

Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures

Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas

Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies and industry best practices

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

3+ years of Architecture experience with Risk Domain solutions for 3rd line (Audit) or 2nd line processes (such as Testing and Validation).

2+ years of designing public cloud hosted solutions (AWS, Google, or Azure)

3+ years of experience with Event Driven Architecture and designing Microservices with Domain Driven Design

Desired Qualifications:

Extensive technical skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Risk Management domain (such as, Internal Audit, Testing & Validation, Financial Crimes etc.)

Expertise in leading proof of concepts and prototyping using industry standard practices and tools

Experience in architecting modern technical solutions leveraging open stack such as Java/.NET and vendor-solutions

Demonstrated expertise with leading architecture patterns such as SOA and Gen AI features

Experience with GRC packages such as IBM Openpages or ServiceNow IRM are desired

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management

Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships

Ability to effectively assess stakeholder, partner, or client needs while consulting, building solutions, and developing processes

Ability to be proactive, innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs

Ability to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolution

Ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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.