VP- Data Controls

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Management Analyst

In this role, you will:

• Organize and lead complex companywide initiatives to ensure that data quality is maintained so that data can effectively support business processes
• Oversee analysis and reporting in support of regulatory requirements
• Identify and recommend analysis of data quality or integrity issues
• Evaluate data quality metrics and data quality audits to benchmark the state of data quality
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures
• Identify new data sources and develop recommendations for assessing the quality of new data
• Lead project teams and mentor less experienced staff members
• Recommend remediation of process or control gaps that align to management strategy
• Serve as relationship manager for a line of business
• Consult with and provide recommendations to senior management regarding assessments of the current state of data and metadata quality within area of assigned responsibility
• Represent client in cross-functional groups to develop companywide data governance strategies
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level to senior managers to coordinate and drive collaboration on solution design and remediation execution

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Data Management, Business Analysis, Analytics, or Project Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Lead Controls and Governance function for Data Platforms group within CIB.
• Identify, assess, evaluate current inventory of business and shared service data quality controls.
• Lead compliance of Data platforms’ control procedures, governance and documentation with the RCSA and Enterprise policy and guidance.
• Liaise with Data Product owners, technology leads, data operations, business control and other functions to ensure remediation, and corrective actions are closed as per compliance.
• Execute and document work in accordance with Wells Fargo Data Governance and Adherence, and Business Controls and policy and guidance.
• Identify and develop compensating controls that mitigate findings from Audit/COSO/ITV/EBCE, and make recommendations to management
• Inform manager of situational issues that might compromise objectivity or independence
• Design and execute tests to verify control effectiveness
• Document work papers according to the standards of the RCSA, Enterprise policy and guidance
• Demonstrate professional skepticism while performing major components of control
• Develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned with limited guidance
• Adhere to data governance standards and procedures.
• Understand the business application development and change management roadmap in partnership with current business and technology application owners, providing insight into potential risks, compliance implications or control gaps.
• Identify new or emerging risks brought upon by business application enhancements, implementations, or sunsets. 
• Participate in moderately complex programs and initiatives related to data quality, governance, and metadata activities.
• Influence, guide and lead less experienced staff within the group.
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of data governance standards and procedures.
• Lead data focused project teams and mentor less experienced staff members.

Job Expectations:

• University degree in Business or related discipline.
• Experience in Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of experience with applying and executing, reviewing controls or assurance with business processes
• Should have worked with financial services or financial services management consulting experience
• Experience working within Corporate and Investment Banking, ideally within the front office, business support, business control management, data management, governance or operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking business functions, processes, and workflows.
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment, history of building effective partnerships with peers and colleagues.
• Ability to present complex material in an audience appropriate and consumable manner to various levels of the organization. Special emphasis on the interaction between product, technology, and business control teams.
• Deep knowledge and appreciation of controls, audit, or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Well versed with business controls, procedures. governance requirements for platforms/applications to adhere with.
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment, it’s implication and impact on business controls, governance for platforms/applications.
• Experience handling Issue Validation, Remediation, and liaison directly or indirectly.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to summarize and recommend new strategies/solution.
• Experience in Business Controls, Audit, Compliance, Risk and testing.
• Experience presenting status in a manner that informs, and enhances understanding at all levels
• High Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation (THIS COULD BE OPTIONAL)

Posting End Date: 

14 Apr 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.