Business Accountability Director – Specialized Risk, Support

Wells Fargo

. Provide vision and set direction for high impact initiatives to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact the Risk Program Governance organization .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeCharlotte • Arizona, Iowa, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide vision and set direction for high impact initiatives to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact the Risk Program Governance organization
Collaborate with peers and senior leaders to develop highly complex, multi-year projects, strategies and goals related to risk mitigation
Provide thought leadership to develop and implement strategic solutions for highly complex business challenges
Lead a team of managers and senior professionals and develop longer-term, higher-risk strategies for risk mitigation function
Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including peers and senior leaders
Engage and influence business heads, regulators, control management, risk, legal, and audit partners to ensure appropriate management of business risk
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of risk management, business controls, or compliance experience
4+ years of management or leadership experience
Deep knowledge of Wells Fargo’s Risk Taxonomy and regulatory expectations
Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and resolve complex matters in a high‑pressure environment
Strong risk and operations background with expertise in providing solutions to help enable growth
Experience in Employee Engagement and Talent Development Tracking
Executive-level communication
Experience assessing risks, defining risk mitigating strategies, and designing solutions for the Risk Program Governance organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementbusiness controlscompliancerisk mitigation strategiesrisk assessmentsolution designtalent developmentemployee engagement trackingproject managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationinfluencecommunicationthought leadershipteam managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvinghigh-pressure decision makingtalent development