Business Accountability Director- Third Party Governance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Director to manage and develop a multi‑layered team responsible for delivering moderate‑to‑high complexity Third Party Risk Mitigation services. In this role, the candidate will set strategy, oversee execution, and drive continuous improvement of risk controls while resolving complex, high‑risk issues. The leader will partner closely with senior executives, regulators, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure strong third‑party risk governance, effective oversight, and compliance with regulatory expectations, while responsibly managing resources and developing top talent aligned to business objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of multiple levels of managers and individual contributors with focus on delivering service of moderate to high complexity for cross functional stakeholders and internal partners associated with the risk mitigation function or affected by its outcomes
• 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
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including senior leadership
• Engage and influence business heads, regulators, control management, risk, legal, and audit partners to successfully ensure appropriate management of business risk
• 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:

• Deep knowledge of Third Party Risk frameworks and regulatory expectations, preferably as both a Risk Owner and an Oversight Function.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and resolve complex third party matters in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong risk and operations background with expertise in Third Party Ongoing Monitoring & Oversight, Track KRIs for critical third parties, and extensive experience in advising on cyber and data risk, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated accountability for managing Business Line third party programs and ensuring strict adherence to all applicable policies and standards.
• Executive-level communication.
• Proven ability to oversee the development and execution of effective Third Party Risk Oversight programs
• Experience assessing third party risks, defining risk mitigating strategies, and designing solutions with single sourced third parties. 

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.

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.

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.