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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Technology Control Officer plays a critical role in assessing the institution’s critical infrastructure, platform and services. This position ensures that Wells Fargo technologies comply with stringent regulatory requirements, internal risk frameworks, and industry best practices. The role focuses on mitigating operational, cybersecurity, and compliance risks associated with core technology platforms through end to end control assurance assessments for critical platforms, products and services.  

In this role you will:

• Develop and lead the assessment strategy across the ITGC control domains to ensure risk-based methodology is designed that is defensible and scalable
• Lead and perform the end to end platform assurance assessments across the core ITGC domains and functionality of the platform
• Identify the Consumer/Prodcuer requirements, ensure those are embedded into the enabling technologies and are ratified in SOR with measurement and telemetry
• Act as an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies for complex and highly integrated business specific risk across different business lines
• Drive issue management, thematic analysis, remediation and act an advisor to more experienced leaders in developing risk mitigation strategies, remediation efforts, and validation for complex issues
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to more experienced leaders on implementing innovative and significant business solutions for highly complex risks associated with business operations
• Mentor and train Control Management teams, stakeholders and tech partners on assessment strategy, methodology and remediation
• Engage with all levels of roles across the business group, and serve as an experienced advisor in designing and implementing risk mitigation strategies,  business processes, and controls that mitigate risks and address regulatory requirements

Specific responsibilities include:

Risk & Control Management

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive control framework for platform assurance (Cloud, Private cloud, IAM, CICD, Data Mgmt, PAM) aligned with financial industry standards.
• Identify, assess, and remediate technology risks related to platform, products and services, including operational resilience and third-party risk.
• Perform regular risk assessments, control testing, and ensure adherence to enterprise risk appetite.
• Conduct thematic analysis from assessment outputs including – platform assurance, threat models, Red team assessments, audits etc. and continuously enhance assessment frameworks

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, SEC, GDPR) and internal policies.
• Partner with internal audit, compliance, and regulatory teams to address findings and implement remediation plans.
• Maintain governance documentation for regulatory exams and audits.

Security & Architecture

• Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to embed security and compliance controls in architecture and deployments.
• Review and approve end-to-end platform design and implementation including configurations, IAM policies, encryption standards, and data residency requirements.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation in accordance with financial sector security standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to technology teams, risk management, and business units on technology risk and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance during strategic migration projects and new service implementations.
• Deliver training and awareness programs on risk management and regulatory compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and risk trends impacting financial institutions.
• Recommend enhancements to control processes, automation opportunities, and operational resilience strategies.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen control governance and reduce risk exposure.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Risk Management or Financial Services Industry experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3+ years focused on architecture, product technology assessment with a strong understanding of ITGC domains, controls and emerging platforms (Azure, GCP, databases, OpenShift Container Platform) and financial regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Cloud Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Security Engineer, CISSP, CISA, CRISC.
• Expertise in cloud security, IAM, encryption and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with automation tools and cloud monitoring solutions

 

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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Posting End Date:

1 Feb 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.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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