Lead Product Control Analyst - VP

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Risk Analytics Consultant
In this role, you will:
Lead complex initiatives related to business analysis and modeling, including those that are cross functional, with broad impact, and act as key participant in data aggregation, monitoring, and reporting of stress testing and portfolio analysis for Risk Analytics
Review and analyze complex programing models to extract data and manipulate databases to provide statistical and financial modeling specific to businesses supported
Manage the roll out of pilot programs developed as a result of programmed models for supported businesses and product line
Make decisions in complex product strategies, data modeling, and risk exposure, requiring solid understanding of business unit projects and regulatory responses, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that influence and lead Analytic and Reporting to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate and consult with peers, less experienced to more experienced managers, to resolve production, project, and regulatory issues, and achieve risk analysts, and common modeling goals
Lead projects, teams, and mentor
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Risk Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Job Expectation :
In this role, you will:
- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives related to daily P&L production, Attribution & reporting, balance sheet substantiation for trading and banking desks
- Review and analyze multi-faceted financial and operational challenges, including reconciliation breaks, pricing discrepancies, and model validation issues
- Make decisions in complex and high-impact situations requiring deep understanding of product & valuation control policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Own the end-to-end control framework for financial products, including derivatives, structured products, and securities
- Partner with Front Office, Risk, and Operations to support new product onboarding, complex transaction analysis, and risk-adjusted performance reviews
- Lead internal and external audit engagements and support regulatory reporting (e.g., Volcker, FRTB)
- Identify and implement control enhancements, automation opportunities, and data governance improvements
- Strategically collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid- to senior-level managers to resolve issues and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
- Serve as a mentor to junior analysts and lead project teams within the product control function
Desired Qualifications:
CA/CFA/FRM or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
Strong experience in analytics, reporting, finance, or accounting, with exposure in Product Control or a closely related control function at a large bank.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across teams and communicate issues, analysis, and outcomes clearly.
Deep understanding of Derivative Products and risk measures, with experience supporting Trading businesses.
Experience in strategic process improvement and change management.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to drive team performance and stakeholder engagement.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, agility, and ability to perform under pressure.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access), SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI.
Posting End Date:
8 Sep 2026
*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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