Governance and Supervision Trainer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Governance and Supervision Trainer (Senior Business Accountability Specialist) to support associates and managers within the Governance and Supervision department by designing and delivering clear, practical onboarding and ongoing training, as well as individualized coaching. This role focuses on helping teams understand and effectively carry out complex supervisory controls, policies, procedures, processes, and products while reinforcing consistent supervisory expectations. Learn more about career areas and lines of business at www.wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, design, and deliver training programs that strengthen supervision, risk management, and compliance, including developing clear, practical curriculum and materials that translate complex policies and regulatory requirements for associates and managers, while managing training schedules, tracking completion, and maintaining accurate records for all team members
• Use knowledge of individual contributor and manager supervision development programs across compliance policy areas to explain how different programs and solutions connect and how they may impact risk across the organization
• Work closely with Governance, Supervision, Compliance, and Product subject matter experts to create training curriculum, courses, and materials that address regulatory requirements, client account activity, and Financial Advisor strategies
• Partner with an offshore Trainer to ensure comprehensive, consistent training is developed and delivered for offshore teams
• Assess business activities and identify current and emerging risks, incorporating training and coaching into supervisory controls and ongoing monitoring efforts
• Apply strong business, operational, and regulatory knowledge to support decision-making, resolve issues, and guide the implementation of solutions through clear instruction and hands-on coaching
• Partner with cross-functional teams to influence adoption of supervisory practices, meet deliverables, and drive new initiatives forward
• Collaborate with peers and mid- to senior-level leaders to interpret requirements, identify risk trends, and support the rollout of risk‑mitigating strategies through education and communication
• Serve as a key point of contact with internal and external partners to ensure training content, messaging, and materials are timely, accurate, and aligned with business and regulatory expectations
• Lead or support department and firm-wide projects and initiatives, coordinate work across teams, and mentor peers as part of broader training and development efforts

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:

• Ability to lead and facilitate large-scale meetings, training sessions, both in person and virtually
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to design and deliver instructor-led training programs that translate complex policies, procedures, and regulatory concepts into clear, practical, and engaging content for both individual contributors and managers
• Ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations
• Strong research and documentation skills
• Strong understanding of risk management, supervisory frameworks, regulatory expectations, and changes within financial services
• Conflict management and decision-making skills
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing business needs
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage associates, managers, and leaders and drive adoption of consistent supervisory practices
• FINRA registration including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents)

Job Expectations:

• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Posting End Date: 

*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.