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Wells Fargo Business Accountability Director- Model Risk & Technology Governance in WILMINGTON, Delaware
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Director to manage and develop teams responsible for Model Risk and Technology Governance teams. Candidate will provide expertise and consultative guidance across Model Risk, End User Computing, and Shadow IT. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex and high‑impact risks; driving risk management strategy and execution; and leading teams through highly complex challenges while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and control requirements. Success in this role requires deep experience in risk management, strong executive judgment, the ability to drive large-scale change, and the capability to partner effectively across the organization to deliver resilient, compliant, and outcome-focused solutions.
In this role, you will:
Demonstrate executive leadership, expertise, and consulting on Model, End User Computing and Shadow IT risk identification, creating risk mitigation solutions and overseeing the execution of risk management routines.
Identify, assess, and help implement solutions for critical and complex business challenges to mitigate risk.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by overseeing strategy and execution of all activities
Lead team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues related to higher risk deliverables; interpret and develop range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to high complexity and risk
Ensure adherence to all applicable policies, procedures, and control requirements
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in business group
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of risk management, business controls, or compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in cross-functional team collaboration in Financial Services with an emphasis in Consumer Lending or Personal Loans
Extensive knowledge of various regression techniques, parametric and non-parametric algorithms and time series techniques and other statistical models and model validation
Thorough knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative risk factors, industry risks and competitive risks
Extensive experience with Model Risk, End User Computing and Shadow IT policy and related guidance
Experience in operational excellence and continuous process improvement
Experience in driving change at large organizations
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with stakeholders, as well as across various management levels within the organization.
Extensive experience in standards and controls including ensuring effective design, assessment, monitoring and self-assurance activities.
Expertise in leading and managing transformation efforts and demonstrated ability to lead the execution of large and complex initiatives
Ability to think strategically and pivot between multiple priorities with a focus on work product/outcomes
Experienced in building and leading high-performing teams and proven experience in developing talent
Candidate will be expected to work onsite from one of the stated locations listed in the job posting on a hybrid schedule.
VISA Sponsorship will not be supported by this role.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
17 Apr 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-536986