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Senior Lead operational risk officer

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Senior Lead operational risk officer

Bangalore, India

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a...

In this role, you will:

  • Provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative
  • Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
  • Identify potential business operational risks
  • Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
  • Constructively and independently challenge existing risk management fundamentals or assumptions and develop alternative approaches and solutions
  • Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management
  • Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
  • Consult to the business on corrective action plans and effectively managing change
  • Influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as high-level stakeholders both within and outside Wells Fargo
  • Lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization to deliver companywide business risk management transformations
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff
Required Qualifications:

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  • 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:
  • Experience in Operational Risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and understanding of continuous monitoring tools/detection tools/controls/processes, and ability to identify emerging risks and offer mitigations recommendations
  • Experience with Risk Appetite Metric and Key Indicator programs
  • Experience with Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process
  • Experience with Operational Risk Event (ORE) assessment process
  • Experience with Enterprise Risk Identification (ERID) assessment process
  • Experience with Tableau and other visualization tools, with the ability to incorporate a visual data story into an actionable narrative for executive audience
  • Knowledge of SHRP and other risk systems
  • Experience in establishing and managing training programs
  • Ability to review and develop work plans and effectively summarize results
Job Expectations:
  • Industry certifications from ISACA or IIA.org preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to draw conclusions and translate findings from complex data
  • Experience gathering, analyzing and interpreting large datasets
  • Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment while prioritizing work and balancing multiple priorities
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organization levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement and creative problem solving techniques
  • Experience in reporting and Insights
Posting End Date:
26 Sep 2024
*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.

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To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-403022
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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