Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist

Wells Fargo is seeking a Sr. Lead Business Accountability Specialist to join the Consumer Banking & Lending (CBL) CAO Risk Governance, Strategy & Enablement. This highly visible role provides a unique opportunity to influence governance strategy, drive enterprise-wide initiatives, deliver enablement solution and partner across multiple Consumer Banking & Lending products and functions. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders, technology teams, control functions, and enterprise stakeholders. This individual will identify governance enablement opportunities, drive control optimization efforts, and lead complex programs that strengthen risk management while enabling business objectives. This role requires a leader who can think strategically, influence across organizational boundaries, and execute effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment. Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with Consumer Banking & Lending product teams and enterprise stakeholders to identify governance, risk, and control enablement opportunities.Lead large-scale initiatives focused on control optimization, process improvement, and operational effectiveness with Automation and AI top of Mind.Drive the development and implementation of shared control activities across multiple business lines and enterprise functions.Influence and support key enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment with governance and enterprise expectations.Provide thought leadership on governance strategies that balance risk management with business enablement.Build strong partnerships across business, technology, risk, compliance, and control organizations.Lead complex programs from strategy through execution, including stakeholder engagement, change management, issue resolution, and reporting.Identify emerging risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and control transparency.Develop executive-level communications, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.Drive accountability and sustainable outcomes across enterprise-wide initiatives including leading strategic decisions, prioritization, budgeting Required Qualifications:7+ 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, educationDesired Qualifications:Demonstrated experience leading large-scale governance, risk, control, compliance, operational excellence, or business transformation initiatives.Strong program and project leadership skills with the ability to execute across a complex, matrixed organization.Proven ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior and executive leadership.Ability to think beyond immediate challenges and develop scalable automated / AI, long-term solutions.Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and control optimization opportunities.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a dynamic environment.Knowledge of enterprise control frameworks, operational risk management, and regulatory expectations.Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives that span multiple business groups and support functions.Proven track record of balancing business enablement with strong governance and risk management practices. Job Expectations:Willingness to work on-site at one of the stated locations on the job opening.This position offers a hybrid work schedule.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.Pay RangeReflected 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.$159,000.00 - $279,000.00Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:28 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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 DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: WEST DES MOINES, IA; PHOENIX, AZ; CHARLOTTE, NC; MINNEAPOLIS, MNType: Full time