Senior Lead, Exam and Initiatives Management – Global Payments, Liquidity

Wells Fargo

. Lead end-to-end management of complex regulatory examinations, reviews, and supervisory interactions .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $206,747 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading regulatory examinations and managing complex regulatory matters within financial services, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks. Capable of influencing stakeholders and driving execution across cross-functional initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

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Regulatory Examination LeadershipRisk Management ExpertiseCross-Functional Initiative ManagementExecutive-Level Communication SkillsGovernance Framework Development

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceBusiness ControlsGovernance FrameworksExecutive ReportingDecision-Support MaterialsAnalytical Problem-SolvingAudit Findings ResolutionSustainable Outcomes Evidence

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAttention to DetailInfluencing Without AuthorityConstructive ChallengeDriving Accountability

Tools & Technologies

MetricsDashboardsTemplatesJob AidsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsLiquidity ManagementTreasury ManagementTransaction BankingCompliance PracticesOperational RiskStakeholder EngagementExecutive VisibilityCross-Line-of-Business Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end management of complex regulatory examinations, reviews, and supervisory interactions
Coordinate examination readiness assessments, scopes, requests, responses, meetings, quality reviews, submissions, and follow-up activities
Serve as primary business advisor and coordination lead for regulator and internal Exam Management interactions
Lead strategy and resolution of complex regulatory matters, findings, commitments, and emerging risks
Translate requirements into action plans, governance routines, milestones, evidence standards, and sustainable outcomes
Direct large-scale, cross-line-of-business projects and strategic initiatives
Establish structure, clarify accountability, manage interdependencies, and drive execution through completion
Advise senior leadership on exam posture, regulatory themes, initiative health, execution risks, resource needs, decisions, and escalations
Build partnerships across GPL and Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Financial Crimes, Operations, Product, Technology, and enterprise program teams
Support design and enhancement of exam and initiative management frameworks, tools, templates, reporting, governance routines, and job aids
Evaluate complex information, challenge assumptions, identify gaps and root causes, and develop practical solutions
Monitor commitments, identify emerging risks and dependencies, and ensure escalation and remediation of material concerns
Provide functional leadership, coaching, and subject matter expertise without direct people-management responsibility
Represent the Exam & Initiatives Management Team in senior governance forums and lead high-priority response teams or ad hoc assignments

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 in payments, liquidity, treasury management, transaction banking, or related financial services products and operations
Extensive experience leading regulatory examinations, supervisory interactions, and regulatory response activities within a large, complex financial institution
Experience resolving significant regulatory matters, audit findings, issues, or remediation programs and producing evidence of sustainable outcomes
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional or cross-line-of-business initiatives with complex dependencies, executive visibility, and firm deadlines
Strong understanding of financial services risk management, regulatory compliance, business controls, governance, and issue management practices
Experience partnering with executive leaders
Executive-level written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate complex matters clearly to senior leaders, regulators, and diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to influence without direct authority, constructively challenge stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across organizational boundaries
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Attention to detail and focus on practical execution
Experience developing governance frameworks, executive reporting, metrics, dashboards, procedures, templates, and decision-support materials
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters concurrently while maintaining quality, transparency, and timely escalation
Experience working effectively with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Financial Crimes, Operations, Product, and Technology partners
Ability to work outside standard business hours when required
Must be willing to work out of Charlotte, NC, Des Moines, IA, or Minneapolis, MN approximately 3 days a week
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