Job Description
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Risk Officer who shall contribute to a strong, independent risk management function for investment risk oversight within Wells Fargo. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills consistent with roles and responsibilities of independent risk management in the Wells Fargo & Co. Risk Management Framework.
In this role, you will:
• Monitor and analyze, on an on-going basis, the risk limits monitoring process created by FIRO and recommend enhancements to the process over time.
• Collaborate on key investment risk oversight analysis, provide on-going market monitoring for potential impacts to Wells Fargo clients, and escalate key risk topics to monthly risk oversight forums.
• Prepare reporting packages and research potential risks for review by Investment Risk Oversight team;
• Execute ad-hoc analysis based on prevailing market events in support of FIRO's Investment Risk Oversight team;
• Identify areas to improve team efficiency and collaborate with other FIRO team members to implement solutions including automation and development of Tableau dashboards for investment risk analysis purposes.
• Advise leadership to develop or influence portfolio risk
• Perform complex activities related to assessing portfolio risk exposures
• Measure and manage fiduciary and investment risk
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges to proactively identify, assess, measure, monitor, control, and report on significant fiduciary and investment risks
• Deliver solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require the most complex quantitative and analytic models to help manage investment risk
• Make decisions regarding implementation of initiatives with moderate to high risk and partner with risk analysts in development of investment risk oversight strategies
• Influence and lead risk management to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with management, independent risk management, companywide risk analysts and regulatory agencies to resolve findings and develop investment risk oversight initiatives and strategies
• Mentor and provide work direction to the team
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years of capital markets experience, desk analyst experience, or a combination of both
Desired Qualifications:
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Investment Risk, Capital Markets, Trading, Desk Analyst, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Investment Management Research, or Investment Services, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Other Desired Qualifications:
• A graduate or higher qualification in business, accounting, finance, statistics, or economics
• Progress towards or achievement of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification
• Experience or exposure with Bloomberg, MSCI Barra and/or FactSet
• Working experience with the investment management industry
• Experience analyzing financial markets and/or financial instruments for risk/return purposes
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
• Demonstrated ability to present and explain ideas in a coherent and consistent manner
• Ability to employ software tools to create risk and performance reporting
• Understanding of financial market instruments including fixed income and derivatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across the organization, which includes virtual, matrixed leadership experience.
Job Expectations:
• Work Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad
• Shift Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investment Risk Officer who shall contribute to a strong, independent risk management function for investment risk oversight within Wells Fargo. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills consistent with roles and responsibilities of independent risk management in the Wells Fargo & Co. Risk Management Framework.
In this role, you will:
• Monitor and analyze, on an on-going basis, the risk limits monitoring process created by FIRO and recommend enhancements to the process over time.
• Collaborate on key investment risk oversight analysis, provide on-going market monitoring for potential impacts to Wells Fargo clients, and escalate key risk topics to monthly risk oversight forums.
• Prepare reporting packages and research potential risks for review by Investment Risk Oversight team;
• Execute ad-hoc analysis based on prevailing market events in support of FIRO's Investment Risk Oversight team;
• Identify areas to improve team efficiency and collaborate with other FIRO team members to implement solutions including automation and development of Tableau dashboards for investment risk analysis purposes.
• Advise leadership to develop or influence portfolio risk
• Perform complex activities related to assessing portfolio risk exposures
• Measure and manage fiduciary and investment risk
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges to proactively identify, assess, measure, monitor, control, and report on significant fiduciary and investment risks
• Deliver solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require the most complex quantitative and analytic models to help manage investment risk
• Make decisions regarding implementation of initiatives with moderate to high risk and partner with risk analysts in development of investment risk oversight strategies
• Influence and lead risk management to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with management, independent risk management, companywide risk analysts and regulatory agencies to resolve findings and develop investment risk oversight initiatives and strategies
• Mentor and provide work direction to the team
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years of capital markets experience, desk analyst experience, or a combination of both
Desired Qualifications:
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in Investment Risk, Capital Markets, Trading, Desk Analyst, Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Investment Management Research, or Investment Services, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Other Desired Qualifications:
• A graduate or higher qualification in business, accounting, finance, statistics, or economics
• Progress towards or achievement of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification
• Experience or exposure with Bloomberg, MSCI Barra and/or FactSet
• Working experience with the investment management industry
• Experience analyzing financial markets and/or financial instruments for risk/return purposes
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
• Demonstrated ability to present and explain ideas in a coherent and consistent manner
• Ability to employ software tools to create risk and performance reporting
• Understanding of financial market instruments including fixed income and derivatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills with an ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across the organization, which includes virtual, matrixed leadership experience.
Job Expectations:
• Work Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad
• Shift Timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Investment Risk Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru 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.
