Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist

Wells Fargo

. Serve as a solution-oriented leader and connective link with Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Audit, and Operations stakeholders .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $279,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, compliance, and business controls, with a strong focus on governance, regulatory requirements, and operational effectiveness. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

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Risk ManagementEnterprise Change ManagementRCSA OversightRegulatory ComplianceArtificial Intelligence Solutions

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationControl DevelopmentIssue RemediationData AnalysisStrategic Problem-SolvingGovernance ReportingProcess ImprovementRegulatory ReadinessOperational EffectivenessControl Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadersNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Automation TechnologiesWorkflow TechnologiesDigital CapabilitiesAI-Enabled Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 9FINRA Series 10FINRA Series 24

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCompliance RequirementsRisk and Control ExpertiseAudit ReadinessGovernance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a solution-oriented leader and connective link with Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Audit, and Operations stakeholders
Lead complex, cross-functional risk and business initiatives by connecting priorities, identifying risks and dependencies, and driving execution
Advise product owners on enterprise and WIM Change requirements, dependencies, release timelines, and downstream impacts
Establish and lead governance routines, portfolio reporting, and executive-level insights
Drive risk transparency and business accountability by identifying emerging risks and monitoring key priorities
Act as a risk and control subject matter expert throughout the RCSA process
Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, simplify processes, improve documentation, reduce risk, and enhance operational effectiveness
Oversee policy and procedure implementation and assess adequacy and effectiveness
Lead business responses to regulatory examinations, internal audits, and Independent Risk Management reviews
Oversee issue management, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, remediation monitoring, and timely resolution
Prioritize and track the WIM risk and regulatory portfolio of change
Leverage data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve portfolio oversight, governance, reporting, issue management, and decision support
Build partnerships across business and functional teams and influence senior and executive leaders to advance strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
Experience with Enterprise Change Management policies, processes, and governance requirements
Experience overseeing RCSA and control activities, including control development and execution, risk identification and mitigation, issue remediation, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory/audit readiness
Ability to provide risk and control expertise, direction, and escalation across complex business initiatives
Exceptional executive communication and strategic problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex challenges into clear recommendations, influence senior leaders, and drive alignment across Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Legal, Audit, and Operations
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, workflow technologies, or digital capabilities
Experience influencing, leading, and negotiating with executives, senior business leaders, and partners
Experience understanding and documenting unfamiliar processes, identifying and evaluating controls, and consulting to remediate control deficiencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience utilizing data to make strategic recommendations
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements impacting the financial services industry
FINRA principal or supervisory registration, such as Series 9/10 and/or Series 24
Must successfully complete FINRA background screening and pass a background check prior to hire
Must meet ongoing FINRA regulatory obligations, including periodic screening and mandatory reporting
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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