Senior Privacy & Strategic Risk Lead

Wells Fargo

. Serve as the primary Privacy Risk leader for Wealth & Investment Management .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $279,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Privacy Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance within the financial services sector. Capable of leading privacy initiatives, advising senior leaders, and implementing risk management frameworks while leveraging technology and data analytics.

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Privacy Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData GovernanceRisk AssessmentCertified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

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Hard Skills

Privacy Program LeadershipRisk and Control ManagementTechnology RiskInformation SecurityOperational RiskControl DesignIssue ManagementData AnalyticsAI-Enabled SolutionsRegulatory Change Initiatives

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingExecutive CommunicationInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

AutomationData Loss PreventionCompromised Data ManagementPhysical Security Risk Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesWealth ManagementBankingRegulated IndustryRegulation S-PGLBAState Privacy Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Privacy Risk leader for Wealth & Investment Management
Represent business interests in enterprise privacy initiatives, governance forums, policy implementations, and exams
Advise on privacy risk assessments throughout WIM
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on privacy, technology risk, information security, data governance, and emerging risk matters
Lead implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Privacy, Technology & Information Security Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Compromised Data, and Physical Security Risk programs
Translate regulatory, policy, and control requirements into practical business solutions
Partner with business, Legal, Independent Risk Management, Control, and Technology teams
Drive governance, issue management, control oversight, monitoring, reporting, and remediation activities
Represent WIM in enterprise-level discussions and advocate for business needs
Develop executive communications, presentations, and reporting materials
Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed organization
Lead responses to urgent privacy, data protection, and risk management issues
Enhance controls, simplify processes, and leverage technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions
Provide strategic consultation on new business initiatives, marketing activities, products, and operational changes
Support risk management frameworks, governance practices, and control environments
Provide backup support across Insider Threat, Records, and other emerging strategic risk initiatives

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, education
Experience within financial services, wealth management, banking, or another highly regulated industry
Expertise in privacy risk management, governance, policy interpretation, privacy program leadership, or privacy advisory functions
Expertise in risk and control management and/or consulting
Understanding of Regulation S-P, GLBA, and state privacy laws
Experience with technology risk, information security, operational risk, control design, issue management, governance, or regulatory compliance programs
Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, risk assessments, issue remediation, or regulatory change initiatives
Experience leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, independently identify priorities, drive results, manage multiple priorities, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) preferred
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Juris Doctor (JD) or other advanced degree preferred but not required

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