Job Description
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Delivery Risk Management Director (Business Accountability Director), as part of the Technology Resiliency, Risk, and Regulatory Execution team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
This leader will play a critical role in strengthening governance and oversight of technology delivery risk across complex, large-scale initiatives. You will drive the evolution of Delivery Risk Management (DRM) function and capabilities by establishing standardized practices, leading a cohesive service catalog and operating model, and ensuring consistent risk visibility for senior leadership.
You will partner closely with CIO-aligned teams, risk and control partners, and program leadership to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate execution risks that could impact delivery outcomes. You will drive strong operational efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring that you maintain a strong grasp of key functional domains and activities that the team is responsible for.
The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and people leader with deep expertise in technology delivery, risk management, and governance in a highly regulated environment. You will influence across organizational boundaries, foster alignment, and enable scalable, efficient execution of risk and audit activities.
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
4+ years of experience owning and managing risk within delivery, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of risks impacting execution outcomes
Desired Qualifications:
Strong understanding of integrating risk management into the technology delivery lifecycle and key processes
Background in Technology risk management, audit remediation, or regulatory program management
Experience building or scaling enterprise risk management or delivery oversight functions
Knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST) and control environments
Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Clarity, ServiceNow, or similar)
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data, metrics, and reporting tools to drive insights and decisions
Job Expectations:
Position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Posting Locations:
194 Wood Ave. S Iselin, New Jersey 08830
300 S Brevard Street. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
2222 W Rose Garden Lane. Phoenix, Arizona 85027
NJ- Iselin Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually
NC- Charlotte Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually
AZ- Phoenix Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually 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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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:
17 May 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, ****** 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 ******* Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and ******* 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.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Delivery Risk Management Director (Business Accountability Director), as part of the Technology Resiliency, Risk, and Regulatory Execution team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
This leader will play a critical role in strengthening governance and oversight of technology delivery risk across complex, large-scale initiatives. You will drive the evolution of Delivery Risk Management (DRM) function and capabilities by establishing standardized practices, leading a cohesive service catalog and operating model, and ensuring consistent risk visibility for senior leadership.
You will partner closely with CIO-aligned teams, risk and control partners, and program leadership to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate execution risks that could impact delivery outcomes. You will drive strong operational efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring that you maintain a strong grasp of key functional domains and activities that the team is responsible for.
The ideal candidate is a strategic operator and people leader with deep expertise in technology delivery, risk management, and governance in a highly regulated environment. You will influence across organizational boundaries, foster alignment, and enable scalable, efficient execution of risk and audit activities.
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
4+ years of experience owning and managing risk within delivery, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of risks impacting execution outcomes
Desired Qualifications:
Strong understanding of integrating risk management into the technology delivery lifecycle and key processes
Background in Technology risk management, audit remediation, or regulatory program management
Experience building or scaling enterprise risk management or delivery oversight functions
Knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST) and control environments
Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Clarity, ServiceNow, or similar)
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data, metrics, and reporting tools to drive insights and decisions
Job Expectations:
Position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Posting Locations:
194 Wood Ave. S Iselin, New Jersey 08830
300 S Brevard Street. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
2222 W Rose Garden Lane. Phoenix, Arizona 85027
NJ- Iselin Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually
NC- Charlotte Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually
AZ- Phoenix Pay Range: $185,000 - $300,000 Annually 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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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:
17 May 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, ****** 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 ******* Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and ******* 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Delivery Risk Management Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Phoenix offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
