Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Accountability Specialist as part of the Flood Operations Process Governance and Issue Management team within Commercial Banking Operations. Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Senior Specialist role will have a strong focus on process governance and requires experience with audit and exam management, issue management, operational risk, RCSA and process improvement. The Senior Specialist will also focus on developing consistent and effective responses to ongoing/newly identified critical matters impacting Commercial Banking Flood Operations (CBFO). Additionally, in this role you will act as a key liaison between the CBFO processing and quality control teams, control, compliance, legal, line of businesses, project management and support services teams ensuring consistent and timely deliverables for the execution of process governance activities.
In this role, you will:
Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within business and contribute to large-scale, cross-functional planning related to mitigation of current and emerging business risk issues and concerns
Assess, analyze, and design moderately complex controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoring
Independently make decisions and resolve moderately complex issues while leveraging solid understanding of the business's functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; lead peers and key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to address current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance or support in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategies
Manage CBFO Testing (EBCE/IT&V), Audit (IA), and Regulatory Exam preparation and coordination which includes oversight of documentation request, drafting transparent risk-based responses for any observations or findings, and keeping management apprised on testing status
Support timely and accurate resolution of issues including ensuring corrective actions are substantive and leverage technology where possible
Ensure business processes and procedures align to CBFO documented suite of controls
Ensure CBFO controls align with internal control design and documentation methodology
Support Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities by providing subject matter expertise in CBFO processes, risk identification, and existing risk mitigating controls
Consult and provide guidance on the development, implementation, and monitoring of business performance improvement opportunities
May present to executive management on business performance and recommend strategies to implement changes and improvements
May serve as a mentor for lower-level staff
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
2+ years of Commercial Banking experience
Demonstrated experience working with auditors, regulators, and/or testing teams including experience crafting risk-based responses for any findings
Ability to interpret insurance policies, legal contracts, and loan docs with a critical lens to risk assess and ensure compliance to regulatory policy
Knowledge and understanding of FEMA Guidelines, FDPA (Flood Disaster Protection Act) Requirements and Flood regulations
Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas
Exceptional organization, analysis, decision making, and problem resolution skills
Ability to critically think through various complex scenarios, multiple systems & processes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience creating strong visual PowerPoint presentations and confidently delivering to management and senior leader
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
Job Expectations:
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Posting Location:
Des Moines, Iowa
Minneapolis, Minneapolis
Roanoke, Virginia
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. $84,000.00 - $149,400.00 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: 2 Jan 2025 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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