Technology Director - Cloud Controls & Governance

at  Wells Fargo

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to fill aTechnology Director - Cloud Controls & Governance role.
This role will lead risk planning and enablement foundation for Application and Cloud Transformation (ACT) team. This leader will work closely with the Head of ACT, Information & Cyber Security (ICS), Technology Controls, Governance, and front line to define and drive control enablement for Cloud platforms.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead clear mapping and traceability of policies, standards, procedures to controls, control framework and drive accelerated, safe, secure enablement of Cloud platform and services.
• Manage and develop Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement function with focus on implementing and delivering long-term strategies, policies, and process advancements for cross-functional stakeholders, and internal and external partners associated with the area of Business Execution or who are affected by its outcomes.
• Partner with Information & Cyber Security (ICS), Technology Controls, Governance, and front line to drive consensus on controls, governance needed to enable Cloud platform and services.
• Lead Risk Planning for Cloud products including Audits, RCSA and Regulatory updates.
• Identify Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control development over the long-term to ensure operational excellence and process efficiency.
• Lead ACT Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement team for assigned initiatives ensuring solutions are designed, integrated, and controlled to improve effectiveness, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate.
• Collaborate and influence functional management to obtain resources, influence outcomes, address conflict, and ensure alignment with Wells Fargo strategies or policies and business line objectives.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 8+ years of technology cloud controls and governance experience
• 5+ years of significant experience leading complex technology initiatives in a large and dynamic segment of a financial services organization.
• 5+ years of strong risk management leadership skills demonstrated through leading or participating in product audits conducted by internal and external auditors.
• 4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in leading, managing cloud risk for private (on-prem data centers) and public cloud platforms like Azure or GCP
• Experience leading a team of individuals that work with product and engineering teams to enable automated controls.
• Experience in collaborating and partnering with other key parts of the organization and drive towards shared goals and success.
• Measurement of preventive, detective, and automated cloud controls
• Experience proactively preparing and responding to Audits, OCC exams and regulatory updates.
• Demonstrable experience anticipating and addressing regulatory requirements and relationship.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, at all levels of the organization, including senior executive-level leadership.
• Ability to drive and lead organizational change in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members.
• Ability to be proactive, innovative, and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs.
• Demonstrated experience in building, leading, developing and retaining a high performing team of leaders, strong technical experts and high performing professionals in a cultural environment that achieves results through team member engagement and satisfaction.
• Deep knowledge and experience with financial, operational, technical, and regulatory drivers impacting a complex and dynamic global organization.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and facilitating discussion to explore the best possible solutions and possess the ability to lead.
• Highly effective decision-making/critical thinking/problem solving skills with a collaborative and results-oriented leadership style.
• Recognized internally and externally as a thought leader and subject matter expert.

Job Expectations:

• Telecommuting is not an option for this position
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Relocation assistance in not available for this position
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Posting Locations:

• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
• 1301 Solana Blvd. - Westlake, Texas 76262
• 2600 S. Price Road - Chandler, Arizona 85286
• 550 S 4th Street - Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
• 150 E 42nd St - New York, New York 10017

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

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

• Lead clear mapping and traceability of policies, standards, procedures to controls, control framework and drive accelerated, safe, secure enablement of Cloud platform and services.
• Manage and develop Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement function with focus on implementing and delivering long-term strategies, policies, and process advancements for cross-functional stakeholders, and internal and external partners associated with the area of Business Execution or who are affected by its outcomes.
• Partner with Information & Cyber Security (ICS), Technology Controls, Governance, and front line to drive consensus on controls, governance needed to enable Cloud platform and services.
• Lead Risk Planning for Cloud products including Audits, RCSA and Regulatory updates.
• Identify Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement opportunities and strategies for process improvement and risk control development over the long-term to ensure operational excellence and process efficiency.
• Lead ACT Cloud Risk Planning and Enablement team for assigned initiatives ensuring solutions are designed, integrated, and controlled to improve effectiveness, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate.
• Collaborate and influence functional management to obtain resources, influence outcomes, address conflict, and ensure alignment with Wells Fargo strategies or policies and business line objectives.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy