Senior Lead Credit Risk & Approval Officer

About this role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Compliance Officer to support the Structured Products Group (SPG) across both Capital Markets and Warehouse lending functions. This role combines strategic advisory and operational compliance responsibilities, ensuring robust regulatory compliance across asset-backed lending, securitization and syndication. The role is part of the broader Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Compliance team and requires deep expertise in broker-dealer regulations and lending compliance. Learn more about the careers and lines of business at wellsfargo.com.
In this role, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory requirements impacting SPG, including Regulation AB, Regulation RR, Volcker Rule, TRACE, and other applicable FINRA, SEC, FRB, and OCC rules.
• Execute and support day-to-day compliance activities related to Structured Products origination, syndication, and lending, serving as a primary compliance resource for SPG.
• Provide compliance advisory support for ABS issuance, syndication, and lending activities, including responding to stakeholder inquiries and issue escalation.
• Oversee and challenge Front Line execution of the SPG compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk-based compliance programs, controls, and initiatives aligned to the SPG mandate.
• Provide regulatory compliance risk expertise for high-risk projects, new products, and business initiatives.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries.
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments, industry practices, and emerging risks, evaluating their impact on SPG activities and internal policies.
• Support regulatory change management, including corrective action planning and execution tracking.
• Prepare and deliver management-ready communications and reporting on compliance issues, risks, and activities.
• Design and deliver targeted compliance training and awareness for SPG stakeholders.
• Assess employee licensing and registration requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with Legal, Risk, Audit, Credit, Market Risk, and Operations teams to support a consistent and effective control environment.
• Maintain a deep understanding of SPG products, risks, and controls, applying that knowledge to drive effective compliance outcomes.
• Accountable for execution of compliance initiatives impacting the SPG mandate.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, CRCM).
• Strong expertise in FINRA, SEC, FRB, and OCC regulations related to broker-dealer, ABS, and capital markets activities.
• Experience with Fixed Income and Structured Products compliance programs.
• Familiarity with traditional lending regulations (e.g., Reg B, FCRA, UDAAP, SCRA, Reg W, Reg O, FDPA).
• Knowledge of CFPB and consumer lending regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience drafting policies and procedures and delivering compliance training.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to produce executive-ready materials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.

Job Expectations:

• Required location listed above.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
• 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.

Job Location:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
• 150 E 42nd St - New York, NY

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 - $305,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
24 May 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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