<p><b>About this role:</b></p><p>Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Flood Business Accountability Specialist to join the Commercial Banking Flood Operations Team.</p><p>Learn more about our career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.</p><p></p><p><br /><b>In this role, you will:</b></p><ul><li>Lead complex initiatives with broad impact which are designed to mitigate current and emerging business risk issues and concerns; act as key participant in large-scale, cross-functional planning for the business</li><li>Assess, analyze, and design complex and multi-faceted controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoring</li><li>Make decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business’s functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; influence and lead key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives</li><li>Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid to senior-level managers to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategies</li><li>Act as liaison for the business with external parties to support timeliness, appropriate response strategy, and effectiveness of communications and materials</li><li>May lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor.</li><li>This position will be supporting the buildout and ongoing execution of the horizontal flood frontline enterprise program.</li></ul><p><br /><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>5+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education.</li></ul><p><br /><b>Desired Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience working with auditors, regulators, and/or testing teams including experience crafting risk-based responses for any findings</li><li>Strong understanding of FEMA Guidelines, FDPA (Flood Disaster Protection Act) Requirements and Flood regulations</li><li>Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment</li><li>Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas</li><li>Exceptional organization, analysis, decision making, and problem resolution skills</li><li>Ability to critically think through various complex scenarios, multiple systems &amp; processes</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill</li><li>Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Experience creating strong visual PowerPoint presentations and confidently delivering to management and senior leader</li></ul><p><br /><b>Job Expectations:</b></p><ul><li>Ability to work a hybrid schedule <span>three</span><span> (3) days in office and two (2) days remote.</span></li><li>Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening (8801 Walnut St, Des Moines IA 50309 or 600 S 4th St, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415)</li><li>This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship</li></ul><ul></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Pay Range</b><br /> </p><p>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.</p>$100,000.00 - $179,000.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span><span><span><b>Benefits </b></span></span></span></p><p></p><p>Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits">Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs</a> for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.</p><ul><li>Health benefits</li><li>401(k) Plan</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Disability benefits</li><li>Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Critical caregiving leave</li><li>Discounts and savings</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Scholarships for dependent children</li><li>Adoption reimbursement</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><span>Posting End Date:</span></b></p><p></p>22 Oct 2025<p><b><span>*<i><span>Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.</span></i></span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>We Value Equal Opportunity</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Applicants with Disabilities</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit </span><span><a href="https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/" target="_blank"><span>Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo</span></a></span><span>.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Drug and Alcohol Policy</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p>Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our <a href="https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy" target="_blank">Drug and Alcohol Policy</a> to learn more.</p><p></p><p><b>Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:</b></p><p></p><p>a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.</p><p>b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.</p>