About this role:
Wells Fargo is a Senior Lead Cloud & AI Risk Information Security Analyst. This person will report to the Head of Cloud & AI Security Governance, Risk & Controls.
This role will be responsible for executing Cloud & AI Security risk and controls identification, assessment, monitoring and governance activities to ensure cloud and AI implementations, adhere to the control framework and security requirements. In addition, support the continuous enhancement of the framework, ensuring its alignment to Wells Fargo policy and threat vectors and drive automation with the development team to ensure scalability, reliability and audit-readiness of the teams functions. Candidates for this role must be knowledgeable of industry standard frameworks, Risk Management principles, Cyber risk controls and analytics, and system/product development.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Evaluate cloud and AI cybersecurity risk and adherence to the control framework across all service (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud) and deployment models (SaaS, PaaS. IaaS) to ensure cloud and AI workloads are secure prior to deployment
- Identify, analyze and escalate risk across cybersecurity related functions and controls
- Monitor, measure and report control adherence and the risk profile
- Implement and manage post-deployment quality assurance of cybersecurity related processes, technologies and controls
- Develop and monitor cloud security metrics, key risk indicators, key performance indicators to provide an aggregate risk view that informs decision-making
- Evaluate control environments across the enterprise, platform and application layer, through root cause analysis and solution advice to ensure sustainable mitigation.
- Oversee and provide cloud expertise for audit, testing and regulatory examinations
- Create and present cloud specific risk details in relevant risk committees and governance routines
- Support the continuous enhancement and adoption of the Cloud Security Control Framework
- Develop requirements for automation capabilities in support of Cloud & AI Security Risk & Control and support launch activities through testing, training and awareness
- Engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an experienced advisor to leadership
- Participate in external industry organizations related to cloud security risk and controls
Required Qualifications, US:
- 7+ years of Information Technology in support of business services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following work experience, training, military experience, education
- 5+ years of cloud cybersecurity, cyber risk management and controls experience;
- 5+ years of experience with related industry standards for cloud (i.e. NIST, CSA-CCM, FFIEC, CRI Institute, CIS Profile)
Desired Qualifications:
- Cloud, Risk and Cybersecurity certification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CCSK)
- Understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends and industry best practices and security tools
- Finance sector security experience or other regulated ‘critical infrastructure’ industry (e.g. utilities, health care, government)
- Ability to communicate confidentially, professionally, and effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with stakeholders and partners
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems with minimal direct oversight
- Ability to handle multiple, high priority deliverables concurrently
- Experience with standard Microsoft Office tools and products
Job Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Some onsite work required ,check posting locations
- No relocation assistance
Work Locations:
- Chandler, AZ
- Charlotte, NC
- Irving, TX
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.
$159,000.00 - $254,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:
2 Jul 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
