Business Accountability Manager

Wells Fargo • Chicago, IL • 15h ago

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Manager... Working at Wells Fargo | Jobs and Careers at Wells Fargo (wellsfargojobs.com)

The WIM Mortgage Team partners with Wells Fargo Home Lending (WFHL) to provide Residential Mortgage Products for our Wealth Clients. WIM Mortgage is seeking a Business Accountability Manager to lead the governance and accountability team

In this role, you will:

Manage and develop a team of specialists and coordinators tasked with activities in support of the business' risk mitigation activities, including Issues Management, Audit, Risk and Regulatory projects, Business Continuity activities

Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and control opportunities

Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of team to meet business objectives; interpret and develop policies and procedures for functions with low to moderate complexity and risk within scope of responsibilities

Manage allocation of people and financial resources for team

Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent

*Candidates currently residing in other hub locations within the WF footprint may be considered.

Required Qualifications:

4+ 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

2+ years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

Wealth business leadership and mortgage risk and control experience in a large, complex financial organization strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability as a thought leader in mortgage strategy, underwriting, and business initiative execution for High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) segments

Strong background in credit risk and mortgage operations, and in effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams including home lending, legal, compliance, finance and risk

Strong knowledge of Mortgage Regulations

Job Expectations:

Up to 20% travel

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.

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.

Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

$111,100.00 - $217,200.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:

15 Jun 2025

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-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.

Req Number: R-463678

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