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[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/CITY-OF-LONDON/Executive-Director--International-Legal-Entity-Compliance-and-Operational-Risk-Programme-Execution--Governance-and-Reporting_R-582703) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Wells Fargo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) / Executive Director, International Legal Entity Compliance and Operational Risk Programme Execution, Governance and Reporting ## Job description ### About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a pragmatic Senior Manager (Executive Director) to lead Program Policy and Frameworks, Governance, and Reporting for International Legal Entity Compliance and Operational Risk (LECOR) teams across EMEA, APAC, Canada, and Latin America. This role sets the strategy and oversees delivery of the Compliance and Operational Risk programme, governance, and reporting across international legal entities and lines of business. It leads subject matter experts and relationship managers, supported by Enterprise and India and Philippines shared services, enabling senior leaders and vertical teams to focus on advisory work. Based in London, the role reports to the International Head of Legal Entity Compliance and Operational Risk (LECOR). As part of Independent Risk Management and the second line of defence, the role establishes and maintains risk programmes, oversees compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements, and provides governance and credible challenge of operational risk management. In this role, you will: Lead the international Compliance and Operational Risk programme, including policies, regulatory change, training, risk assessments, monitoring, controls, governance, reporting, and secretariat activities. Lead and deploy teams across EMEA, APAC, Canada, Latin America, India, and the Philippines to meet legal entity and business priorities. Build an effective subject matter expert and relationship management model, supported by shared services. Set clear priorities, allocate resources, and hold teams accountable for delivery. Simplify and improve ways of working through technology, AI, automation, collaboration, and self-service. Oversee business-as-usual delivery and strategic improvements, balancing risk management with operational efficiency. Maintain an integrated view of risks and issues using intelligence, thematic analysis, data, and analytics. Set practical standards that meet legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Provide expert oversight and credible challenge to Front-Line and other stakeholders. Partner with business, Legal, Audit, Risk, country, and Enterprise teams to deliver an integrated approach. Advise the International LECOR leadership team and lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. Influence executives on complex and emerging risks, policies, controls, and regulatory matters. Ensure consistent programme execution and timely escalation, reporting, and remediation of issues and control gaps. Build a strong talent pipeline through inclusive leadership, coaching, development, and succession planning. ### Required Qualifications Experience in compliance, operational risk, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education Management experience or leadership experience Relevant Compliance, Operational Risk, or equivalent experience, including management or leadership responsibility. Strong academic background, ideally with a university degree and relevant professional qualifications or registrations. Corporate and Investment Banking experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, Legal, Risk, or the business. ### Desired Qualifications Extensive Compliance and Operational Risk experience in Investment Banking or Global Markets, covering programme execution, governance, reporting, controls, and regulatory change. Experience producing Board- and executive-level reporting using risk intelligence, thematic analysis, data, analytics, and AI. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement in identifying, escalating, and managing risk. Ability to simplify complex or ambiguous issues into clear plans and concise messages for business, executive, and regulatory audiences. Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and constructive challenge skills across functions and seniority levels. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver consistently, and improve processes and controls. Knowledge of international regulatory expectations, risk-profile drivers, and Corporate and Investment Banking. Commercial awareness, resilience, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning and team development. ### Posting End Date 4 Nov 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. ### Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. ### Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: City OF London[Apply on Wells Fargo’s careers site →](https://wf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WellsFargoJobs/job/CITY-OF-LONDON/Executive-Director--International-Legal-Entity-Compliance-and-Operational-Risk-Programme-Execution--Governance-and-Reporting_R-582703) ## Hiring at Wells Fargo - Open jobs: 1,528 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Wells Fargo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Wells Fargo ### [EMEA Growth Regulatory Reporting Enablement Business Analyst - Senior AVP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/7f153d030aca4d519869/) City OF London ### [Lead Regulatory Relations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/4aad52b2f013b3b8ff95/) City OF London ### [Associate, Credit Derivatives Trader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/447a4e45841a15c8e37e/) City OF London ### [Executive Director, EMEA Head of Capital and Disclosure Reporting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/09cc6da2b899b4fd0270/) City OF London ### [Executive Director, Treasury Management Consultant – Payments & Liquidity (US & North America)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wells-fargo/jobs/bb033966f3110ac1172a/) City OF London ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Legal and Compliance Executive (Outsource)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pernod-ricard/jobs/8a1d3e5f68e37936a068/) Pernod Ricard · Istanbul ### [Sales Executive International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/c8b74961b218681fad44/) FedEx ### [Executive Assistant – International Private Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/79ab2501cce2455de35c/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Sales Executive International - Waukesha, WI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/5b021ae43cddc588280a/) FedEx ### [Senior Director, Technology - HR, Legal & Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/228bd5085c62f1c557ba/) Aegon OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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