Lead Market Risk Officer - Market and Counterparty Risk

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Market Risk Officer for the Data Management & Maintenance (DMM) team within Market & Counterparty Risk Management (MCRM). DMM is responsible for sourcing, validating, and maintaining the data used across MCRM for risk management, regulatory reporting, capital processes, and stress testing. The team also partners closely with business lines and technology groups to strengthen the firm’s strategic data foundation.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience working across cross‑functional teams. This role focuses on the data, systems, and controls that support market and counterparty risk reporting, with particular emphasis on upcoming strategic data initiatives. The position requires regular collaboration with MCRM teams, business data partners, and technology groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with front office teams, market risk SMEs, and technology partners to deliver data and reporting solutions.
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance risk data, infrastructure, and control frameworks.
• Analyze data to identify issues, determine root causes, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Balance independent analytical work with team priorities and broader MCRM objectives.
• Partner with peer groups across market risk to strengthen shared processes and improve data quality.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to junior team members.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: trading, desk analyst, Capital Markets, market risk, interest rate risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong technical skills with SQL or similar tools
• Good Microsoft office skills
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Background in trading, middle office, or risk management
• Experience with Wells Fargo trading and/or risk systems a plus
• CFA or FRM a plus

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Expectations:

• Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/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. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Posting End Date:

*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.

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