About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Market Risk Officer to join the Enterprise Counterparty Risk Management (ECRM) Team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at . The Enterprise Counterparty Risk Management (ECRM) Team within Market and Counterparty Risk Management (MCRM) is responsible for providing independent identification, monitoring, and credible challenge of counterparty risks across the Wells Fargo Enterprise for all capital markets traded products. ECRM professionals work with the business groups that originate and manage counterparty risk including Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Bank, Wealth and Investment Management, Consumer Lending, and Treasury. Capital markets transactions include Derivatives (Rates, FX, Commodities, CDS, and Equities), Securities Trading, and Securities Financing.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate across business line functions in development and implementation of new business initiatives.

• Lead or participate in risk program development and maintenance.

• Work with various internal trading desks and credit and risk teams to remediate issues and implement enhancements.

• Leverage solid understanding of risk management practices and provide input and challenge with focus on risk disclosures, remediation, due diligence, suitability, and reputation risk.

• Foster strong relationships with business partners in Sales and Trading, Banking, Credit, Control, Legal, Operations, Technology, and Risk Analytics.

• Prepare counterparty credit risk presentations and internal credit documents - policies, procedures, memos.

• Execute assigned RCSA controls and ensure supporting procedures and documentation remain current and effective.

• Identify and implement enhancements to risk management frameworks and programs for counterparty credit risk through close collaboration with Banking, Credit, and Legal.

• Assist in day-to-day troubleshooting, including investigating counterparty credit risk systems, limit excesses, or model issues then propose potential improvements.

• Provide holistic oversight of counterparty risk across the portfolio, identifying any material shifts in risk profile or credit metrics, escalating as necessary to the relevant stakeholders.

• Develop, enhance, and generate counterparty risk reports for traded product portfolios.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis - stress testing, scenario analysis - to support risk management decision making and/or management inquiries.

• Ensure that non-standard trade structures and documentation can be properly supported by risk systems and models.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of market risk, Capital Markets, securities industry, trading, or interest rate risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert level experience working with a broad range of capital markets business partners including trading, finance, operations, and technology.

• Expert level experience working in traded products and markets.

• Familiarity with trading desk operations and systems, i.e. Calypso, Endur, is preferred

• Understanding of derivative pricing models and risk measurement calculations such as PFE, VaR, stress scenarios and risk factor sensitivities.

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills - Excel VBA.

• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, and Python.

• Ability to think critically and formulate independent judgment supported by sound rationale.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, build relationships across teams, and influence change

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey complex topics in a concise manner.

• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

• Financial Risk Management Certificate (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Advanced Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a quantitative field is preferred

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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.

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.