Wells Fargo is seeking a Director of Fiduciary Risk Oversight in Operational Risk Management as part of the Fiduciary & Investment Risk Oversight team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Director of Fiduciary Risk Oversight is accountable for overseeing and enhancing the execution of FIRO's fiduciary risk coverage program designed to proactively and systematically identify, assess, measure, monitor, control, and report on significant fiduciary risks to Wells Fargo and its customers. The primary business/enterprise groups in scope for this oversight program include Wealth & Investment Management, Wholesale Banking and Human Resources.
The Director of Fiduciary Risk Oversight is accountable to the Head of Fiduciary & Investment Risk Oversight and will manage a team that oversees highly complex businesses across several legal entities, multiple product lines and distribution channels.
In this role, you will:
Direct and manage fiduciary resources for the execution of fiduciary risk oversight program ensuring proactive risk identification, effective challenge, and timely escalation of key risks to senior leaders and governance forums
Develop, manage, and ensure implementation of fiduciary risk policies, methodologies, and procedures
Conduct independent risk assessments of Wells Fargo's fiduciary related businesses
Participate in New Business Initiatives for new products, or exit of products related to fiduciary risk
Aggregate and monitor the enterprise fiduciary risk profile for applicable business activities
Execute projects related to fiduciary risk, oversight, and governance
Ensure consistent, timely, and relevant management reporting of fiduciary risks
Participate in, and provide input to, applicable Corporate Risk and business group committees
Maintain collaboration and alignment with Operational Risk Coverage Programs, Operational Risk, WIM Risk, and other enterprise programs
Provide input into and enforce risk appetite thresholds
Implement appropriate risk measures to oversee and escalate fiduciary risks
Work directly with regulatory stakeholders on topics specific to fiduciary risk
Execute ad hoc risk related initiatives as needed
Escalate fiduciary risks to the Head of Fiduciary & Investment Risk, Senior Management, and the Board, as appropriate
Create a culture of excellence by proactively attracting, retaining, and developing a team of talented and diverse fiduciary risk professionals to support the execution of the FIRO program
Foster an environment that ensures strong relationships, communication, and cooperation across the three lines of defense, including Corporate Risk leadership, business line leadership, Legal, Audit, regulators, and other corporate stakeholders
Uphold the Wells Fargo Vision & Values
As an Employee Manager, you are expected to achieve success by leading yourself, your team, and the business.
Lead your team with integrity and create an environment where your employees feel included, valued, and supported to do work that energizes them.
Accomplish management responsibilities which include sourcing and hiring talented employees, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, recognizing and developing employees, identifying and managing risks, and completing daily management tasks.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of Operational Risk experience or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of Management experience
Desired Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in fiduciary related financial services (includes trust services and trust operations, wealth management, fiduciary officer, compliance, operational risk, audit, legal, and regulatory) or 10+ years of financial services industry experience, of which a significant portion of those years must include direct experience in fiduciary risk management.
7+ years of management experience in fiduciary related businesses or risk management
Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
Strong risk management and compliance skills
Ability to identify gaps through risk-based testing
Advanced knowledge and understanding of fiduciary law and related federal regulations
Advanced knowledge and understanding of fiduciary related products and services, applicable regulatory framework, and emerging risk issues
Knowledge and understanding of fiduciary, investment, or financial planning disciplines
Knowledge and understanding of fiduciary law and federal regulations
Knowledge and understanding of fiduciary, investment, or planning disciplines
Knowledge and understanding of investment risk and compliance management processes
Knowledge and understanding of trust, fiduciary law, and federal regulations/operations
Knowledge and understanding of Employee Retirement Income Security (ERISA) policy
Experience in federal securities laws, primarily the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, or 40 Act
Knowledge and understanding of investment advisory
Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders
Experience in executing or managing targeted risk reviews, development, and evaluation of risk measures, policies, and internal controls
A master's degree or higher
CFP, CFIRS or related certifications
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Work Locations:
150 E 42nd St - New York, NY
401 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC
600 S 4th St - Minneapolis, MN
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA
250 E John Carpenter Frwy - Irving, TX
1150 W Washington St - Tempe, AZ
114 N Beaumont St - Saint Louis, MO
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $173,300.00 - $359,900.00 Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
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
Posting End Date: 6 Oct 2024 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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