International CIB Banking and CRE Compliance & Operational Risk

About this Role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic risk manager to join the International Business Aligned Compliance and Operational Risk team based in Paris providing regulatory compliance and operational risk oversight and support to the Banking and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lines of business operating across the international platform, with a primary support for activities carried out in Ireland and Paris.

Based in France, providing independent oversight, challenge and advisory support to business lines and partner functions in relation to regulatory compliance and operational risk matters across continental Europe.

As a part of Wells Fargo’s second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, covers jobs responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining risk standards and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, agency, legal, regulatory, and Corporate Policy requirements, while also providing governance, oversight, and credible challenge of operational risk exposures and risk management practices arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events.  

In this role you will:

• Be the primary Business Aligned Compliance and Operational Risk SME based in Paris covering CIB Banking & Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lines of business operating across the international platform, with a primary focus on activities in Dublin and France.

• Provide technical regulatory compliance and operational risk advice and challenge to the Banking and CRE lines of business.

• Apply technical knowledge of Banking products, including Capital Markets (DCM, ECM, Liability Management), M&A and Lending to provide risk management oversight.

• Support the wider international Compliance and Operational Risk Banking & CRE team on projects and initiatives.

• Support business growth and new business initiatives as the Banking lines of business continue to evolve.

• Be a trusted advisor to business partners ensuring reliable and sound advice and challenge.

• Proactively identify emerging Compliance and Operational Risks and support in the management and mitigation of such risks.

• Provide oversight and monitoring of business group Compliance & Operational Risk based programs, such as RCSA and other programmatic elements.

• Maintain Compliance & Operational Risk expertise and consulting for projects and initiatives with moderate to high risk, over multiple business lines

• Establish, implement and maintain Compliance & Operational Risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements

• Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on Compliance & Operational Risk related decisions

• Develop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to standards with subject matter expertise

• Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change

• Report findings and make recommendations to management and appropriate committees

• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and Compliance & Operational Risk control development

• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance & operational risk requirements

• Monitor the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding Compliance & Operational Risk management

• Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on Compliance & Operational Risk related decisions

• Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives

• Interpret policies, procedures, and Compliance & Operational Risk requirements

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

• Work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high Compliance & Operational Risk compliance matters

• Interface with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk related topics

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience in Compliance and/or Operational Risk at leading international financial services firm(s).

• Technical and in-depth knowledge of Banking and CRE products with a focus on Capital Markets and M&A.

• Proven experience in a Compliance and/or Operational Risk role supporting Banking lines of business.

• Clear understanding of the market and regulatory environment in which Wells Fargo International operates, including relevant sectors, countries, products, and clients.

• Deep understanding of the ever-evolving governance and regulatory environments as well as industry and operational risk and compliance risk-related best practices.

• French and English fluent speaker mandatory.

• Demonstrable collaboration and influencing skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with a risk manager mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education.

• French and English fluent speaker mandatory.

• Demonstrable collaboration and influencing skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with a risk manager mindset.

Values:

• Client Focus - demonstrates clear understanding of importance of effective customer service (internal and external clients).

• Trust - demonstrates high standards of integrity and openness.

• Teamwork - demonstrates ability to work effectively as a member of a team, a collaborative style and understands the value of diversity.

• "Outperformance" – regularly exceeds the expectations of others and the role.

Core Skills:

• Building Organizational Talent - attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals. Providing timely coaching, guidance, and feedback to help others maximize their potential and meet key accountabilities. Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.

• Change Leadership - continuously seeking (or encouraging others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities and transforming a function.

• Global Acumen - developing and incorporating an understanding of the competitive global business environment as well as an awareness of economic, social, and political trends that impact Wells Fargo's global strategy.

• Developing Strategic Relationships - using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence, collaborate and build effective relationships with senior business partners.

• Client Orientation - cultivating strategic client relationships and ensuring that the client perspective is the driving force behind all value-added business activities.

• Driving Execution - translating strategy into operational reality. Breaking down strategic priorities or business initiatives into key tasks and identifying accountabilities. Aligning communication, people, culture, processes, resources, and systems to ensure effective implementation and delivery of required results.

Job Level:

P4

Conformité et risque opérationnel – CIB Banking international et CRE

A propos du poste

Wells Fargo recherche un Lead Compliance and Operational Risk Officer dynamique et pragmatique pour rejoindre l’équipe International Business Aligned Compliance and Operational Risk basée à Paris.

Le poste assure une surveillance indépendante, une remise en question constructive et un soutien consultatif en matière de conformité réglementaire et de risque opérationnel pour les activités Banking et Commercial Real Estate (CRE) opérant sur la plateforme internationale. Le périmètre principal couvre les activités en France et en Irlande.

Basé en France, le titulaire accompagne les lignes de métier et les fonctions de contrôle en Europe continentale. Le poste relève de la deuxième ligne de défense de Wells Fargo et fait partie de la fonction Independent Risk Management.

Le rôle contribue à établir, mettre en œuvre et maintenir des normes et programmes de gestion des risques visant à assurer le respect des exigences légales, réglementaires et des politiques internes. Il fournit également une gouvernance, une surveillance et une remise en question crédible des expositions au risque opérationnel et des pratiques de gestion des risques.

Principales responsabilités:

• Agir comme expert principal basé à Paris pour la conformité et le risque opérationnel alignés sur les métiers, couvrant les activités CIB Banking et CRE sur la plateforme internationale.

• Fournir aux partenaires Banking et CRE des conseils clairs, une surveillance et une remise en question crédible en matière de conformité réglementaire et de risque opérationnel.

• Appliquer une solide connaissance des produits Banking, notamment les marchés de capitaux dette, les marchés de capitaux actions, la gestion du passif, les fusions-acquisitions et les prêts.

• Soutenir la croissance de l’activité, les nouvelles initiatives, les projets et les programmes de transformation liés à l’évolution des activités Banking.

• Identifier les risques émergents de conformité et de risque opérationnel et contribuer à leur gestion et à leur atténuation.

• Superviser et suivre les programmes de conformité et de risque opérationnel gérés par les métiers, notamment les évaluations des risques et contrôles et les exigences associées.

• Développer, mettre en œuvre et maintenir des normes et programmes de conformité et de risque opérationnel alignés sur les exigences légales, réglementaires et les politiques internes.

• Identifier de manière proactive les risques émergents de conformité et les risques opérationnels et soutenez la gestion et la réduction de ces risques.

• Examiner l’exécution par la première ligne de défense et fournir une remise en question indépendante des décisions relatives à la conformité et au risque opérationnel.

• Conseiller les métiers sur les plans d’actions correctives, les évolutions réglementaires et les améliorations de processus.

• Suivre le reporting, l’escalade et la résolution dans les délais des problèmes, déficiences et sujets réglementaires.

• Présenter les constats et recommandations à la direction et aux comités de gouvernance concernés.

• Interpréter les politiques, procédures et exigences de conformité et de risque opérationnel pour les partenaires métiers.

• Collaborer avec les pairs, les managers, les équipes Juridique et Audit, les organismes externes et les régulateurs sur les sujets liés aux risques.

• Prendre des décisions solides fondées sur les risques et contribuer à la résolution des problèmes afin de soutenir les objectifs de l’activité.

Qualifications et compétences requises:

• Au moins cinq ans d’expérience en conformité, risque opérationnel ou dans un domaine équivalent, acquise par l’expérience professionnelle, la formation, les études ou une expérience militaire.

• Une expérience au sein d’un établissement financier international de premier plan est fortement souhaitée.

• Expérience avérée dans l’accompagnement des lignes de métier Banking dans une fonction de conformité et/ou de risque opérationnel.

• Solide connaissance technique des produits Banking et CRE, avec un accent sur les marchés de capitaux et les fusions-acquisitions.

• Bonne compréhension de l’environnement de marché et réglementaire dans lequel Wells Fargo International opère, y compris les secteurs, pays, produits et clients concernés.

• Solide compréhension de la gouvernance, des attentes réglementaires, des pratiques de marché et des standards de gestion du risque opérationnel et du risque de conformité.

• La maîtrise du français et de l’anglais est obligatoire.

• Solides compétences en collaboration, influence et gestion des parties prenantes.

• Capacité à gérer efficacement plusieurs priorités et à appliquer une approche orientée gestion des risques.

Valeurs

• Orientation client : Comprend l’importance d’un service efficace auprès des clients internes et externes.

• Confiance : Fait preuve d’intégrité, d’ouverture et de bon jugement.

• Travail d’équipe : Travaille efficacement avec les autres et valorise la collaboration et la diversité.

• Dépassement des attentes : Cherche constamment à dépasser les attentes et à produire des résultats de qualité.

Compétences clés

• Développement des talents : Soutient le développement, l’accompagnement et la fidélisation des talents.

• Leadership du changement : Encourage des approches innovantes face aux défis et opportunités organisationnels.

• Vision globale : Comprend l’environnement économique mondial ainsi que les tendances économiques, sociales et politiques pertinentes.

• Développement de relations stratégiques : Construit des relations efficaces avec les partenaires métiers seniors grâce à une communication claire et à sa capacité d’influence.

• Orientation client : Place la perspective client au centre des activités créatrices de valeur.

• Exécution : Traduit la stratégie en tâches, responsabilités et résultats opérationnels clairs.

Benefits:

• Teamworks > HR Center > HR Services & Support > Benefits

Posting End Date: 

30 Jul 2026

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

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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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