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Join us! **About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Control Management Officer within the Consumer and Small Business Banking (CSBB) Control Team, which is responsible for the implementation and management of the First Line of Defense risk program requirements. Crucial to this role is a detailed understanding of data governance standards, risk programs, risk mitigation, and a solid understanding of processes and controls. The role will support global business leadership, COO teams, and CSBBO-aligned control coverage teams. **In this role, you will:** + Facilitate workshops and drive decisions requiring solid understanding of business processes and data governance standards + Lead control assessments and perform walkthroughs of controls with control owners to identify control design and performance deficiencies + Monitor and report progress as well as substantiate control remediation plans are occurring within required timelines + Lead transformation efforts for business process consolidation and optimization through common risk and control development and maturity + Identify opportunities to prioritize automation with most benefit and least costs + Lead execution of issue management portfolio (acceleration, control automation, volume, and recommendations to merge issues) + Coordinate horizontally on the development or uplift of shared controls + Lead the controls team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues by ensuring all process weaknesses or gaps are identified and remediation plans are supported and acted upon + Interpret and develop range of policies and procedures for business functions with moderate to high complexity and risk + Collaborate with and influence corporate heads, business heads, legal, audit, regulators, industry partners, elected officials, and trade groups including more experienced leadership + Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and aligned with strategic objectives in Business Controls functional area **Required Qualifications:** + 7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education **Desired Qualifications:** + Experience executing Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) + Control design and optimization experience + Full lifecycle issue management + Knowledge of CSBBO business processes + Proficiency with data flows, data element mapping, and/or data governance standards + Demonstrate strong communication and organization skills **Job Expectations:** + This position offers a hybrid work schedule + Ability to work at one of the posting locations + Relocation is not offered for this role + Sponsorship is not offered for this role **Posting Locations:** + Charlotte, NC + Irving, TX **Posting End Date:** 20 Aug 2025 **_*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._** **We Value Equal Opportunity** Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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 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-481738