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Lead Operational Risk Officer (Vice President) - Information Security, Technology Risk

  • Governance & Controls
  • Full time
  • R-401134

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a VP - Lead Operational Risk Officer.

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct independent risk management assessments, evaluations and identify control expectations with primary focus on information technology, information security.
  • Identify operational risk issues and assign risk ratings consistent with established policies and standards.
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of applicable policies, procedures, processes, systems and internal controls.
  • Perform testing coverage gap analysis on policy requirements for risk types aligned to various operational and technology processes.
  • Develop, implement, and support an effective control testing operating model to provide transparency, accountability, and escalation of control effectiveness.
  • Create and document control evaluations, success criteria and executing controls performance testing as a next step to design effectiveness testing.
  • Consult with frontline partners and other independent risk management teams to open issues related to control failures.
  • Validate/evaluate appropriateness, completeness, effectiveness, and sustainability of corrective actions taken to address situations defined as issues.
  • Review for consistency and thoroughness and suggest improvements for better resiliency.
  • Proactively monitor control effectiveness through quantifiable risk measurements.
  • Provide mentorship and support as a SME to the team around control framework requirements aligned to technology/information security/third party/business resiliency and disaster recovery control implementation.
  • Facilitate stakeholder management and communication across various levels of the organization.
  • Prepare and present Risk Assessment reports, status updates and related metrics to the concerned TISRM stakeholders.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor risk-based programs to identify, assess, and mitigate any operational risk that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events
  • Maintain a balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls
  • Analyze extremely complex business and system changes to determine impact, identify operational risk issues and participate in the development of risk ratings
  • Provide operational risk expertise and consulting to complex business units for initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
  • Design and develop the most complex testing strategies, methodologies and analyses
  • Consult with the business to develop corrective action plans and effectively manage change
  • Identify training opportunities
  • Design and coordinate the development of training materials and coordinate or deliver training
  • Report findings and develop business cases to influence executive management, management committee member or head of business on the need for controls to mitigate risk
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff

Required Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • Good experience in risk assessment, control testing/evaluation and issue management on various technology risks, inclusive of but not limited to, information security risk, third party risk, business resiliency and disaster recovery.
  • Experience in Operational Risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationIndustry recognized certification such as CISA / CRISC / CISSP/CISM.
  • Good to have working knowledge of COBIT framework with an emphasis on measuring control effectiveness and risk assessments.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to all levels of management.
  • Broad knowledge of operational risks including technology risk and the issues faced by financial institutions today.
  • Strong knowledge on enterprise risks, i.e. front office and middle office processes/controls would be considered as an added advantage.
  • Proven experience with managing technology risk issues.
  • Experience developing risk metrics and trending reports.
  • Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and deliver results quickly.
  • Strong organization and detail-oriented skills, with proven ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions.
  • Highly proactive, able to work both independently and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with virtual and/or geographically dispersed teams.

Posting End Date: 

8 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.


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