Senior Market Risk Specialist – Corporate and Investment Banking Risk Group

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Market Risk Specialist to join the Corporate and Investment Banking, Chief Risk Officer Group. This individual will lead the transformation of our counterparty credit risk limit monitoring processes.

The role will focus on enhancing oversight capabilities, automating manual controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory commitments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in credit risk, strong analytical skills, and a passion for process improvement and innovation.

In this role, you will:

Limit Monitoring & Oversight:

• Independently monitor counterparty credit risk exposures across all asset classes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Perform root cause and trend analyses using analytical tools to identify emerging risks and escalate breaches concisely for timely resolution.

Process Re-engineering & Automation:

• Identify manual processes and control gaps within the current monitoring framework.
• Design and implement streamlined, automated solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Partner with technology teams to develop dashboards and automation tools that support scalable oversight.

Control Framework Enhancement:

• Strengthen the control environment by embedding robust, auditable processes aligned with RCSA and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and management reporting metrics.
• Support ongoing regulatory exams and internal audits as a subject matter expert.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with Risk, Technology, Operations, and Front Office teams to remediate systemic issues contributing to limit breaches.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and governance forums.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: trading, desk analyst, Capital Markets, market risk, interest rate risk or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in market or counterparty risk management, preferably within a multi-asset class environment.
• Strong understanding of credit risk metrics, exposure monitoring and traded products.
• Proven ability to work independently and escalate issues with clarity and urgency.
• Experience with process design, automation and control frameworks (e.g. RCSA).
• Knowledge of SQL for data retrieval and analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Posting Locations:

• 550 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Expectations:

• Required location listed above. 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.

Posting End Date: 

6 Aug 2025

*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.

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