About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Market Risk Officer for its Enterprise Counterparty Risk Management (ECRM) Team.   

The Enterprise Counterparty Risk Management (ECRM) Team within Market and Counterparty Risk

Management (MCRM) is responsible for providing independent identification, monitoring, and credible challenge of counterparty risks across the Wells Fargo Enterprise for all capital markets traded products. ECRM professionals work with the business groups that originate and manage counterparty risk including Corporate and Investment Bank, Commercial Bank, Wealth and Investment Management, Consumer Lending, and Treasury. Capital markets transactions include Derivatives (Rates, FX, Commodities, CDS, and Equities), Securities Trading, and Securities Financing.

Primary responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead or participate in risk program development and maintenance.
• Leverage solid understanding of risk management practices and provide input and challenge with focus on risk disclosures, remediation, due diligence, suitability, and reputation risk.

• Identify and implement enhancements to risk management frameworks and programs for counterparty credit risk through close collaboration with Banking, Credit, and Legal.

• Review and approve credit terms within governing documentation (ISDA, MRA, MSFTA, MSLA) in alignment to firm’s risk appetite.
• Coordinate with relevant Banking teams in deal origination, including documentation and transaction/limit approvals.
• Collaborate across business line functions in development and implementation of new business initiatives.

• Provide holistic oversight of counterparty risk across the portfolio, identifying any material shifts in risk profile or credit metrics, escalating as necessary to the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, enhance and generate counterparty risk reports for traded product portfolios.
• Assist in day-to-day troubleshooting, including investigating counterparty credit risk system, limit excesses, or model issues then propose potential improvements.
• Ensure that non-standard trade structures and documentation can be properly supported by risk systems and models. 
• Perform ad-hoc analysis (stress testing, scenario analysis) to support risk management decision making and/or management inquiries.
• Work with various internal trading desks and credit and risk teams to remediate issues and implement enhancements.
• Prepare counterparty credit risk presentations and internal credit documents (policies, procedures, memos)
• Execute RCSA controls and ensure that all procedures are comprehensive and updated.
• Foster strong relationships with business partners in Sales and Trading, Banking, Credit, Control, Legal, Operations, Technology, and Risk Analytics.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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:

• Direct experience with reviewing and approving credit terms included in governing documentation (ISDA, MRA, MSFTA, MSLA) of traded products.
• Direct experience risk managing traded products including Derivatives, Futures/Options, Securities Financing, and Securities Trading.
• Experience working with a broad range of capital markets business partners including trading, finance, operations, and technology.
• Understanding of derivative hedging structures and counterparty risk implications.
• Experience in Traded products, pricing models and markets.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to think critically and formulate independent judgment supported by sound rationale.
• Understanding of derivative pricing models and risk measurement calculations such as PFE, VaR, stress scenarios and risk factor sensitivities. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel VBA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey complex topics in a concise manner.
• Financial Risk Management Certificate (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Master’s Degree preferred.

Job Expectations:

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
• 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.

Pay Range
 

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.

$120,400.00 - $287,600.00

Posting End Date:

28 Feb 2025

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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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