Senior Lead Control Management Officer

Wells Fargo

. Advise more experienced leaders on risk mitigation strategies for complex, highly integrated business-specific risks across business lines .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Risk Management and Financial Services, with a strong focus on risk mitigation strategies, control evaluation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and implement innovative solutions for complex operational risks.

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Risk Management ExperienceControl Evaluation/TestingIT Security Frameworks KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementAudit Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Risk Mitigation StrategiesControl FrameworksRisk AssessmentControl TestingControl Gap IdentificationTechnology Risk UnderstandingCybersecurity Risk PoliciesRegulatory ComplianceTest Script ExecutionResearch and Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadershipMentoringInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCIS Top 20 Critical Security ControlsFFIEC IT Examination HandbooksCOBITFedRAMPISO 2700xITIL

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRisk TypesControl DeficienciesAudit ExperienceSoftware Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise more experienced leaders on risk mitigation strategies for complex, highly integrated business-specific risks across business lines
Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report the impact of decisions and business controls to relevant business groups and enterprise functions
Lead strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks across multiple areas or the enterprise
Provide vision, direction, and expertise on innovative business solutions for complex operational risks
Lead and mentor Control Management project or virtual teams
Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business
Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, business processes, and controls addressing regulatory requirements
Partner with technology, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, asset management, procurement, and other stakeholders to identify risks, assess controls, monitor control effectiveness, and support sustainable remediation
Strengthen the control environment within Software Development Lifecycle and Application Management Lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
Knowledge of IT, information security, and Cloud management and control frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53, CIS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, FFIEC IT Examination Handbooks, COBIT, FedRAMP, ISO 2700x, ITIL)
Strong control evaluation/testing and/or audit experience
Experience assessing risk, drafting and executing test scripts, identifying control gaps, assessing issues and trends, and influencing change
Strong risk and control fundamentals experience
Comprehensive understanding of risk types, methodologies, and frameworks for evaluating or testing controls and assessing results
Experience conducting research and identifying control deficiencies
Clear understanding of technology risk
Clear understanding of policies and standards associated with Technology and Cyber Security Risk
Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements
Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
BS/BA degree or higher
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work onsite on a hybrid schedule in one of the listed locations
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