AMANDA WEIL
Adel,IA
Summary
Experienced risk, governance, compliance, and operations professional with over 19 years of experience in evaluating risk, analyzing data, and identifying control gaps. Skilled in developing actionable recommendations and collaborating with stakeholders to drive informed business decisions. Expertise in applying standards and controls while effectively communicating complex findings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Accountability Sr. Manager
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
11.2022 - 05.2026
- Advised senior leaders on execution effectiveness, performance outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies, enhancing decision-making across enterprise initiatives.
- Led cross-functional workstreams, analyzing diverse information to uncover gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities, driving strategic initiatives.
- Provided governance oversight through review and approval of testing samples, scripts, and challenge-review rationales, emphasizing accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
- Designed executive dashboards and performance reporting using KPIs, production, productivity, and operational trends to help leaders identify issues and make timely decisions.
- Conducted data validation and analysis to pinpoint leading indicators and emerging risks, translating insights into actionable recommendations for management.
- Led quality and efficiency initiatives to improve consistency, reduce execution variability, and strengthen operational outcomes.
- Contributed to the Pre-Vetting Change Management group by evaluating proposed changes and supporting their effective implementation.
- Built strong relationships with business leaders, risk partners, remediation teams, validators, and geographically dispersed stakeholders while communicating complex information clearly.
- Applied independent judgment and constructive challenge to business partners and leadership to strengthen decisions and reduce operational risk.
Senior Lead Control Management Officer
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided issue-management and risk expertise to business and control leaders, identifying risk considerations and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- Provided strategic guidance on control design, risk mitigation, measurement, and alignment to business objectives.
- Communicated complex risk information and recommendations to senior and cross-functional audiences to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Evaluated whether internal controls, processes, and procedures were designed appropriately and operating effectively.
- Reviewed issues and corrective actions, assessing root cause and control effectiveness to drive sustainable resolution.
- Developed KPI reporting and dashboards to highlight performance trends and emerging gaps for proactive intervention.
- Partnered across enterprise functions to implement policies, management frameworks, and control requirements.
Control Management Manager
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Led issue-management and data-management team, executing risk and governance activities with discipline to enhance control effectiveness.
- Translated policy and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, training needs, and consistent management practices.
- Developed and monitored issue-management tollgate process to identify emerging gaps and support timely resolution.
- Partnered with Enterprise Issue Management, Independent Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance and control effectiveness.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings and communicated complex requirements to ensure alignment and accountability.
Compliance Consultant 3
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Executed compliance testing, analyzing results to ensure accuracy, thorough documentation, and effective controls.
- Collaborated with front-line business teams to understand processes and identify deficiencies, developing corrective action plans to enhance compliance.
- Advised Wells Fargo teams on banking regulations and compliance requirements.
- Reviewed policies and procedures for alignment with federal and internal standards.
- Conducted control testing across compliance monitoring and risk review activities.
Operational Risk Consultant 2
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Partnered with front-line business teams to deliver risk expertise and consulting, improving risk management strategies.
- Reviewed operational issues and guided corrective actions to strengthen risk-mitigation processes.
- Executed and analyzed operational testing activities to identify risks and enhance compliance.
Research & Remediation Analyst 2
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Researched and addressed regulatory and non-regulatory escalated inquiries and complaints, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with cross-business teams, senior management, and third-party vendors to investigate and resolve customer issues, enhancing collaboration and issue resolution.
- Investigated Wells Fargo remediation cases using account records and supporting documents.
- Reviewed transaction exceptions and identified policy gaps across Wells Fargo operations.
- Documented case findings in remediation tracking systems and audit files.
Loan Documentation Specialists 4
WELLS FARGO
West Des Moines, IA
11.2011 - 10.2013
- Researched and reviewed high-risk loans for compliance with policies, mitigating potential risks
- Underwrote loans, verifying completeness of packages and adherence to guidelines
- Reviewed loan documentation for Wells Fargo lending teams and verified borrower data.
- Prepared, indexed, and tracked loan files using bank processing systems.
- Coordinated with underwriters, closers, and relationship teams to complete documentation requests.
Skills
- Risk Assessment and Analysis
- Risk Evaluation
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk governance
- Controls & Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy/Regulatory Requirements
- Data Analysis & Validation
- Data validation
- Control testing
- KPI dashboards
- Performance reporting
- Decision Support
- Issue Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Process Improvement
- Quality Review
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Executive Communication
- Communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Data-driven decisions
- Strategic planning
- Reporting documentation
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Critical judgment
- Negotiation skills
- Communication skills
Timeline
Business Accountability Sr. Manager
WELLS FARGO
11.2022 - 05.2026
Senior Lead Control Management Officer
WELLS FARGO
07.2021 - 11.2022
Control Management Manager
WELLS FARGO
06.2018 - 07.2021
Compliance Consultant 3
WELLS FARGO
06.2016 - 06.2018
Operational Risk Consultant 2
WELLS FARGO
02.2015 - 06.2016
Research & Remediation Analyst 2
WELLS FARGO
10.2013 - 02.2015
Loan Documentation Specialists 4
WELLS FARGO
11.2011 - 10.2013