Vice President, Lead Business Accountability Specialist - Electronic Trading Risk Management

Lead Business Accountability Specialist (Vice President)

Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, including a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. Markets provides solutions to clients with the means to manage their exposure through various derivatives, lending and cash products across Structured Products Group, Rates, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Municipal Products Group, Credit Sales & Trading. The Electronic Trading Risk Management (ETRM) team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of electronic trading systems and protecting the firm from associated risks. This team partners with trading and support functions to guide automated trading strategies, implement robust control solutions, and ensure compliance with regulatory and venue rules.

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist (Vice President) for our ETRM team. We are seeking a self-starting individual with a strong control focus and the ability to apply technical and market knowledge to a specialized risk domain in a commercial way. The ideal candidate will demonstrate composure under pressure and a proactive approach to risk decision-making.

In this role, you will :

• Evaluate risks related to electronic trading, including market impact and disorderly trading prevention
• Oversee front-office execution controls, including thresholds, processes, and procedures
• Lead enhancements to the electronic trading control framework and associated governance programs
• Monitor real-time alerts and alarms tied to execution controls and respond to incidents
• Coordinate and present at supervisory and governance forums
• Support regulatory inquiries, internal reviews, and remediation efforts
• Provide risk guidance and approval for new automated trading strategies and initiatives
• Partner with Technology to oversee change management and mitigate technology-related risks
• Contribute to operational risk activities such as RCSA, scenario analysis, and event QA
• Perform periodic reviews of algo testing, kill switches, stress testing, and capacity controls

Required Qualifications

5+ 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, education

Desired Skills

Experience in Electronic Trading, IT, or Quantitative roles within investment banking or asset management

Familiarity with equities and fixed income market structure, regulation, and electronic trading risks

Proven ability to work with complex datasets and deliver technical solutions

Experience with regulatory-driven remediation programs and governance frameworks

Strong communication skills and ability to influence across senior stakeholders

Python, Tableau, KDB (beneficial but not required)

Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks (e.g., RCSA, RMF)

Experience managing regulatory audits or inquiries

Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately

Experience navigating change in a complex, matrixed organization

FINRA licensure experience is helpful, but not required

Job Expectations

Ability to travel as needed

Willingness to work on-site in accordance with current office requirements

Ability to work additional hours as needed

This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements. Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire. In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, which include periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents. Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired.

Posting Location

500 West 33rd St. - New York, New York 10001

550 S Tryon St. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. $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.