CIB Operational Risk Executive – Markets

Wells Fargo

. Lead Operational Risk Business Oversight for Wells Fargo's Corporate and Investment Banking Markets division .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $290,000 - $500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Operational Risk Management, including risk identification, assessment, and governance within Corporate and Investment Banking Markets. Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior executives, and develop strategic risk insights to enhance operational resilience and control effectiveness.

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Operational Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipRisk AssessmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Operational Risk FrameworksTrade Lifecycle ProcessesAlgorithmic TradingData ManagementMarket InfrastructureTechnology TransformationRisk and Control Self-AssessmentsEmerging Risk AssessmentsPost-Trade ProcessesElectronic Trading

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing Senior ExecutivesAnalytical Problem-SolvingNegotiation SkillsCooperation Across Teams

Industry Keywords

Corporate BankingInvestment BankingFixed IncomeCommoditiesEquitiesSales & Trading OperationsIndependent Risk ManagementAuditOperational ResilienceRegulatory Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Operational Risk Business Oversight for Wells Fargo's Corporate and Investment Banking Markets division
Provide independent second-line operational risk oversight across Fixed Income, Macro, Commodities, and Equities businesses
Assess and challenge risks involving trade lifecycle processes, market infrastructure, front-office technology, algorithmic trading, regulatory reporting, third-party dependencies, operational resilience, data management, model-driven processes, and AI-enabled activities
Lead independent review and challenge of risk and control self-assessments, operational risk and loss events, emerging risk assessments, material issues, corrective action programs, new business initiatives, products, and strategic transformations
Identify and escalate significant operational risk themes to senior management, Risk Committees, and executive governance forums
Partner with Compliance, Independent Risk Management, Audit, Technology, Operations, and business leadership teams
Develop strategic risk insights informing operational resilience, control effectiveness, technology transformation, growth initiatives, and risk appetite decisions
Lead and develop a team of senior operational risk professionals, including hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, talent development, and daily leadership activities
Foster communication and cooperation across the three lines of defense
Create a culture of excellence by attracting, retaining, and developing talented and diverse professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of Operational Risk experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
6+ years of Management experience
10+ years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, or related Independent Risk functions supporting Corporate & Investment Banking Markets businesses
Deep knowledge of Fixed Income, Rates, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Equities, Electronic Trading, and Sales & Trading Operations
Significant experience assessing operational risks associated with front-office trading environments, trade execution, post-trade processes, technology platforms, and market infrastructure
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior executives, exercise independent risk judgment, and provide effective challenge
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations applicable to investment banking and markets businesses
Exceptional communication skills, including presenting complex risk themes to executive leadership, governance committees, and regulators
Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex, cross-functional initiatives and deliver sustainable risk outcomes
Experience overseeing major operational change, technology transformation, and automation initiatives within investment banking and markets environments
Expert understanding of operational risk management frameworks, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, issue management, operational resilience, and governance
Ability to build effective relationships across Independent Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Technology, Operations, and business leadership teams
Ability to develop practical risk solutions, articulate clear recommendations, and influence timely decision-making
Track record of developing talent, building high-performing teams, and delivering strong business and risk outcomes
Ability to lead a complex, geographically dispersed organization
Experience engaging with global regulators and navigating regulatory interactions
Ability to negotiate complex challenges or issues and achieve balanced outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available