Senior Lead Cloud & AI Risk Information Security Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is a Senior Lead Cloud & AI Risk Information Security Analyst. This person will report to the Head of Cloud & AI Security Governance, Risk & Controls.

This role will be responsible for executing Cloud & AI Security risk and controls identification, assessment, monitoring and governance activities to ensure cloud and AI implementations, adhere to the control framework and security requirements. In addition, support the continuous enhancement of the framework, ensuring its alignment to Wells Fargo policy and threat vectors and drive automation with the development team to ensure scalability, reliability and audit-readiness of the teams functions. Candidates for this role must be knowledgeable of industry standard frameworks, Risk Management principles, Cyber risk controls and analytics, and system/product development.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Evaluate cloud and AI cybersecurity risk and adherence to the control framework across all service (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud) and deployment models (SaaS, PaaS. IaaS) to ensure cloud and AI workloads are secure prior to deployment

Identify, analyze and escalate risk across cybersecurity related functions and controls

Monitor, measure and report control adherence and the risk profile

Implement and manage post-deployment quality assurance of cybersecurity related processes, technologies and controls

Develop and monitor cloud security metrics, key risk indicators, key performance indicators to provide an aggregate risk view that informs decision-making

Evaluate control environments across the enterprise, platform and application layer, through root cause analysis and solution advice to ensure sustainable mitigation.

Oversee and provide cloud expertise for audit, testing and regulatory examinations

Create and present cloud specific risk details in relevant risk committees and governance routines

Support the continuous enhancement and adoption of the Cloud Security Control Framework

Develop requirements for automation capabilities in support of Cloud & AI Security Risk & Control and support launch activities through testing, training and awareness

Engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an experienced advisor to leadership

Participate in external industry organizations related to cloud security risk and controls

Required Qualifications, US:

7+ years of Information Technology in support of business services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following work experience, training, military experience, education

5+ years of cloud cybersecurity, cyber risk management and controls experience;

5+ years of experience with related industry standards for cloud (i.e. NIST, CSA-CCM, FFIEC, CRI Institute, CIS Profile)

Desired Qualifications:

Cloud, Risk and Cybersecurity certification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CCSK)

Understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends and industry best practices and security tools

Finance sector security experience or other regulated ‘critical infrastructure’ industry (e.g. utilities, health care, government)

Ability to communicate confidentially, professionally, and effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with stakeholders and partners

Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems with minimal direct oversight

Ability to handle multiple, high priority deliverables concurrently

Experience with standard Microsoft Office tools and products

Job Expectations:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Some onsite work required ,check posting locations

No relocation assistance

Work Locations:

Chandler, AZ

Charlotte, NC

Irving, TX

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 - $254,000.00

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:

2 Jul 2026

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

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.