Lead Control Management Officer - Platform Assurance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Technology Control Officer to support execution of the Platform Assurance program within Technology Control. This role provides advanced control assessment expertise, conducts deep‑dive risk evaluations across critical platforms, and partners with Technology, Cyber Security, Architecture, and Control Management teams to identify and mitigate risk.

The Lead Officer will help drive platform assessment activities, support issue management, contribute to control framework enhancements, and ensure adherence to corporate risk programs and regulatory expectations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives designed to mitigate current and emerging risks with broad impact
• Act as key participant in monitoring, evaluating, and measuring the impact of decisions practiced in Control Management functional area
• Monitor moderately complex business specific programs, and provide risk management consulting to support the business in designing and implementing risk-mitigation strategies
• Monitor, measure, evaluate, and report on the impact of decisions and controls to the relevant business group or functional area
• Develop and implement risk monitoring and risk reporting processes and controls
• Collaborate with relevant business group to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in developing and implementing risk-mitigating strategies
• Lead Control Management project or virtual teams

Specific responsibilities include:

Assessment Execution & Control Evaluation

• Lead and perform complex platform assurance assessments across IT General Controls (ITGC), platform engineering controls, and supporting technology services.
• Conduct hand on control testing and evaluation for emerging technology including cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS), private cloud, IAM, CI/CD, data platforms, databases, and container platforms.
• Identify and assess Consumer/Producer requirements and evaluate their implementation across enabling technologies and system-of-record governance.
• Analyze evidence, document findings, and assess platform risk posture with clear articulation of control impacts.

Risk Identification & Issue Management

• Identify technology risks related to access, configuration, deployment pipelines, data protection, and operational resilience.
• Support issue lifecycle activities including root cause analysis, remediation plan review, control design improvement, and evidence validation.
• Contribute to thematic analysis across assessment outputs, threat modeling, Red Team exercises, and audit reviews.

Control Framework & Governance

• Assist with maintaining and maturing the platform control framework across Cloud, IAM, CI/CD, Data Management, and PAM domains.
• Support governance routines, audit readiness, regulatory documentation, and senior reporting packages.
• Maintain high‑quality assessment artifacts, testing documentation, and risk summaries for leadership and committees.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with platform engineering, cyber security, architecture, and application teams to interpret control requirements and support remediation.
• Lead and conduct technical walkthroughs, testing plan, evidence reviews, and control discussions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Build effective relationships across Technology and Control Management to drive consistent risk management practices.

Continuous Improvement & Program Support

• Recommend enhancements to assessment methodology, testing processes, automation, and telemetry‑based monitoring.
• Stay current on emerging technology trends, cloud control models, and regulatory expectations impacting financial institutions.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve the control environment, technology risk governance, and overall program maturity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior assessors and team members.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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.
• 5+ years of Technology Risk, Control Management, Information Security, IT Audit, SOX or related experience.
• 3 + years experience assessing or testing ITGCs, platform controls, cloud technologies, IAM, CI/CD pipelines, or data platforms

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Cloud Security Engineer, security Architect, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or similar.
• Experience with monitoring tools, configuration management, or automation technologies.
• Knowledge of encryption standards, data protection, container security, or identity governance frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse partner groups.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to engage and influence partners across Technology, Cyber Security, Architecture, and Risk.
• Ability to perform complex assessments and clearly convey control weaknesses and recommendations.

Job Expectations:

• May require limited travel depending on business needs.

• Position offers a hybrid work schedule in which you are required to work in office 3 days per week at a minimum in one of the locations listed below

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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.

$100,000.00 - $196,000.00

Benefits

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 benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

23 Apr 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.

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.