About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer within the Operational Risk Management (ORM) Consumer Lending (CL) group as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

As the ORBO for Consumer Lending Auto Lending oversight the incumbent will:

Provide oversight and governance of CLM RAUs' operational risk activities and its risk programsDevelop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to CLM with subject matter expertiseDevelop operational risk monitoring over CLM RAUs. Includes CLM owned issues, loss events, change events, key risk measures, etc.Leverage data to Identify emerging risks and recommend action plans to improve the Auto risk profileManage communication and collaboration with Auto Lending leadership, Risk Committee, and Independent Risk ManagementProvide oversight on initiatives/risks including changeEnsure reporting, escalation, and remediation of issues, deficiencies, and emerging risk to business leaders, Committees, and appropriate Independent Risk Management leaders.Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of ORBO oversight and drive/ contribute to change projects and programsActive engagement with IRM Oversight teams supporting various risk types to ensure awareness of CLM operational risks

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to complete analytical work with data to support decision making and explain resolution to complex problemsAdvanced understanding of Operational risk and governance, preferably in an oversight roleExperience presenting results of operational risk monitoring and emerging risk to executive leadershipExperience in Auto Lending and associated processesAbility to interact with all levels of an organizationAdvanced Microsoft Office skills

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.This position offers a hybrid work schedule.Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

Posting Locations:

401 S. Tryon St. - Charlotte, NC600 S. 4th St. - Minneapolis, MN800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA1150 W. Washington St. - Tempe, AZ401 Las Colinas Blvd W - Irving, TX

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.

$159,000.00 - $279,000.00

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:

9 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.

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.