Business Accountability Manager- Technology

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Manager - Technology to join the Technology Resiliency Risk & Regulatory Management team, responsible for driving risk governance, regulatory compliance, control oversight, and resiliency-related initiatives across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of specialists and coordinators tasked with activities in support of the business' risk mitigation activities
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and control opportunities
• Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of team to meet business objectives; interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity and risk within scope of responsibilities
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for team
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or other recognized Risk and Control Management certifications.
• Industry-recognized Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk governance, control frameworks, and regulatory compliance practices.

Job Expectations

• Lead and manage teams within the TREX Risk & Regulatory Management (IDM) organization, driving strategic execution and operational excellence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in risk management, risk reporting, control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk programs.
• Provide strong people leadership, including talent development, coaching, performance management, and fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Drive effective governance, regulatory engagement, issue remediation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory expectations, and risk management standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead complex programs, influence across functions, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

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.