Senior Lead for Operational Risk Strategy

Role Overview: As a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer at Wells Fargo, you will provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative. You will be responsible for developing and driving innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model. Your role will involve identifying potential business operational risks, constructively challenging existing risk management fundamentals, and independently developing alternative approaches and solutions. Evaluating the long-term implications of strategic business decisions and recommending appropriate alternatives for risk management will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will lead the implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, consult to the business on corrective action plans, and effectively manage change. Your ability to influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as high-level stakeholders, lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization, collaborate with peers and managers, as well as mentor less experienced staff will be crucial for delivering companywide business risk management transformations. Key Responsibilities: - Provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative - Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model - Identify potential business operational risks - Constructively and independently challenge existing risk management fundamentals or assumptions and develop alternative approaches and solutions - Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management - Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines - Consult to the business on corrective action plans and effectively managing change - Influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as high-level stakeholders both within and outside Wells Fargo - Lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization to deliver companywide business risk management transformations - Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals - Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff Qualifications Required: - 7 years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: - Extensive experience in Business Consulting, Strategy Consulting, Business Operations/Analysis - Strong experience in business consulting, including hands-on leadership of oversight processes and business process management initiatives - Deep knowledge of tools and techniques in process, project, and program management - Strong understanding of business processes, risk management principles, and governance frameworks - Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects and programs using Scrum and Kanban methodologies - Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders - Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written - Proficiency in creating process documentation and audit-ready artifacts - Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent business process management endorsement - Expertise in risk reporting, adapting to changing stakeholder needs and requirements - Familiarity with budgeting processes and financial management for large teams or groups - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent risk management project experience - Proficiency in BPMN and experience with tools such as iGrafx, JIRA, and Tableau In addition to the job responsibilities and qualifications, Wells Fargo values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications 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. Wells Fargo emphasizes the importance of building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture. Employees are expected to execute all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance) by following and adhering to Wells Fargo policies and procedures, fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, escalating and remediating issues in a timely manner, and making sound risk decisions in alignment with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requ