Senior Operations Specialist - 137711-IA-Northstar Building, Des Moines | Wells Fargo Job

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist in Community Banking

In this role, you will:

• Partner with group managers to design and implement strategic data to meet group or company goals

• Perform complex statistical analysis and applies analysis to initiatives that support business strategies

• Process broad based technical and business knowledge to anticipate emerging issues

• Recommend subsequent strategies and business directions

• Manage or participate on large cross group projects

• Make decisions on matters with some financial impact and risk

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

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations. 

• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends and emerging risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. 

• Experience leading root cause analysis, issue management, corrective action plans, and risk mitigation initiatives.

• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex risk topics clearly to senior leaders. 

• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and drive accountability in a matrixed environment

Must be able to work at the location listed on the posting in a hybrid capacity

801 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309
 

Posting End Date: 

1 Sep 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.