About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect. The Lead Systems Architect will design the target state architecture across Fraud Management platforms and products leveraging AI/ML, analytics and low-code solutions to advance fraud detection and avoidance. This position reports directly to the Head of Architecture and Technology Strategy for Fraud & Claims Management. In this role, you will consult with both business and technology executives to help set technical direction, provide ongoing architectural support and direction for multiple technical efforts across several agile squads and work to develop an ever evolving target architecture for the Fraud business.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
• Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives
• Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy
• Identify medium to high architectural impact projects
• Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions
• Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams
• Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures
• Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
• Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies and industry best practices
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Proficient in architecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, designing and deploying scalable AI solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing business and IT infrastructure.
• Drive efforts to ensure resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance of Fraud Operations Technology.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years of experience creating strategy, architectural design and planning experience
• 2+ years of architecting AI solutions, designing and deploying scalable AI solutions

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Experience in one or a combination of the following: systems, applications, or architecture planning
• Knowledge and understanding of applications technology management role including managing applications development and support for multiple systems and business functions
• Experience with a customer service mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience consulting, influencing and partnering with business executives, leadership, and product management teams
• Knowledge and understanding of fraud, risk, and/or cybersecurity is a plus
• Financial services industry experience
• Experience with OpenShift Container Platform or other cloud computing technologies
• Experience with any of the following technology categories: Gen AI, business rules/decision support engines, BPM solutions, case management, open source data processing frameworks, threat intelligence platforms, real-time analytics, data lakehouses or meshes
• Extensive technical skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of an entire line of business or infrastructure sub-domain

Job Expectations:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships
• Ability to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolution
• Ability to be proactive, innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs
• Ability to effectively assess stakeholder, partner, or client needs while consulting, building solutions, and developing processes

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule. (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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.

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:

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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