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Senior Lead Technology Risk Officer | Technology Risk Management

About this role:

Join Wells Fargo’s AI and Data Shared Services team within Technology Risk Management, where you will help drive the bank’s next generation of risk oversight through AI, data, and advanced analytics. This team operates at the intersection of risk, technology, and data, delivering capabilities that enable early identification of unknown risks, improve operational efficiency, and support enterprise-wide decision making. By combining AI services, data centralization, and consulting expertise, the organization builds scalable solutions such as automation, reporting, and prompt-driven analytics to strengthen risk management outcomes and accelerate adoption across Corporate Risk functions. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, including AI governance, data integration, and automation frameworks, while contributing to a rapidly evolving platform designed to enhance productivity and provide broader, data-driven insight across the enterprise.


In this role, you will:

  • Drive AI capability buildout and large-scale adoption across Corporate Risk.

  • Leverage expertise in cybersecurity, data management, and technology development and operations to strengthen risk frameworks.

  • Apply a data-driven mindset to clearly communicate problems, actions, and outcomes.

  • Anticipate emerging risks and integrate business context into risk assessments, influencing mitigation decisions through insight and sound judgment.

  • Execute across complex, high-impact initiatives, proactively identifying challenges and adapting approaches to ensure successful outcomes.

  • Bring broad knowledge of technology risks and the evolving challenges facing financial institutions.

  • Manage and resolve technology risk issues with a proven track record of delivery.

  • Develop and maintain risk metrics and trend reporting to inform decision-making.

  • Synthesize data from multiple sources and deliver actionable insights with speed and accuracy.

  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions in high-stakes environments.

  • Communicate with clarity and precision in ambiguous or high-pressure situations, shaping understanding and driving informed decisions.


Required Qualifications:

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


Desired Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience in driving technical high performing teams, agile teams.

  • Strong ability to lead through influence peers and key stakeholders when driving architectural decisions, solution design, data acquisition strategies, and process re-engineering.

  • Highly proactive, able to work both independently and within a collaborative team-oriented environment using sound judgment in decision-making.

  • Strong organization and detail-oriented skills, with proven ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with virtual and/or geographically dispersed teams.

Work Locations:

  • 401 S Tryon St – Charlotte, North Carolina

  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg B – Irving, Texas


Job Expectations:

  • Required location(s) listed above.

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  • This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

Posting End Date: 

24 May 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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 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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