ANKUR AMIN
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Strategic risk management executive with 10+ years driving enterprise-wide risk mitigation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across major financial services organizations. Proven track record building and scaling risk frameworks, leading cross-functional teams of 575+ professionals, and delivering measurable business impact through data-driven decision making and sustainable control environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Execution Business Consultant
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as Talent Acquisition's primary liaison for Model Risk Management, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to create, organize, implement, and monitor comprehensive model risk framework ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence
- Lead AI Risk Management initiatives across Talent Acquisition, collaborating with enterprise stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, risk assessment protocols, and controls for emerging AI technologies and use cases
- Architected enterprise-wide Change Management Program filtering technology and process changes, reducing implementation risk and improving compliance posture
- Built Third-Party Risk Management Program from ground up for Talent Acquisition function, establishing governance framework that mitigated vendor risk exposure across outsourced recruitment operations
- Drove Global Delivery optimization strategy streamlining recruitment operations while improving candidate experience
- Designed and implemented JIRA workflow automation improving ticket resolution efficiency and cross-functional collaboration across multiple business units
- Own records retention strategy for Risk, Strategy & Execution team, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements
- Partner with C-suite executives on enterprise risk strategy, providing data-driven insights that inform critical business decisions
- Transformed reactive risk management into proactive strategic function, positioning organization to scale operations while maintaining regulatory excellence
VP, Lead Control Management Officer
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Led Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program enhancement across multiple business lines, identifying and mitigating significant risk exposure
- Provided strategic risk consulting to senior leadership on complex business initiatives, ensuring sustainable control design for high-impact programs
- Drove cross-functional alignment on risk mitigation strategies through standardized frameworks
- Established foundation for scalable risk management approach that supported business growth while strengthening control environment
VP, Senior Control Management Specialist
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored and optimized moderately complex business programs, ensuring risk exposure remained within acceptable tolerances
- Designed risk mitigation strategies for new business initiatives through proactive control implementation
- Built partnerships across LOB leaders to ensure consistent risk management approaches
- Pioneered data analytics approach to risk monitoring, enabling predictive risk identification and faster response times
VP, Business Support Consultant - Operational Risk
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Created Self Assurance Activities (SAA) framework for Home Lending Processing and Sales, establishing repeatable quality assurance methodology adopted enterprise-wide
- Built and led Intake Program for Assurance and Monitoring Teams, significantly reducing backlog and improving prioritization of high-risk issues
- Designed JIRA workflow system for Capital Markets, Retail Operations, and Servicing (3 business lines), improving work visibility and accountability
- Transformed operational risk management from reactive to strategic, enabling business to scale while maintaining risk discipline
Retail Support Consultant
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Led operations for centralized team of 575 professionals (managers, processors, underwriters, closers) supporting large-scale mortgage production
- Partnered with Regional Sales Managers and Site Leaders to develop comprehensive talent strategy including onboarding, training, development, and engagement programs
- Implemented DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) Model across leadership team, driving significant improvement in accountability metrics and employee engagement
- Collaborated with Risk and Compliance to identify and close critical workflow gaps, significantly reducing regulatory findings
- Developed and executed corrective action strategies that improved quality metrics while maintaining production targets
- Transformed underperforming operation into top-performing unit while strengthening risk culture and employee satisfaction
Loan Administration Manager 2
WELLS FARGO
Des Moines, IA
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Built and led high-performing team of 12-15 Home Lending Processors supporting refinance and purchase originations
- Drove process improvement initiatives that enhanced customer experience while reducing processing time
- Established operational excellence culture focused on risk mitigation, process adherence, and exceptional customer service
- Developed leadership philosophy and operational approach that scaled throughout subsequent roles
Enterprise Risk Management Consultant
EMC
Des Moines, IA
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Led implementation of enterprise-wide Issue Management framework, establishing systematic approach to identify, track, and resolve issues discovered during risk mitigation activities
- Monitored Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) providing early warning intelligence to C-suite, enabling proactive risk response and strategic decision-making
- Updated and modernized risk management policies and procedures, aligning organization with industry best practices and regulatory expectations
- Collaborated with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Privacy functions to optimize second and third lines of defense, improving overall risk efficiency
- Provided strategic recommendations to stakeholders ensuring risk exposures maintained at acceptable levels while supporting business objectives
- Elevated risk management from compliance function to strategic business enabler
Education
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
01.2007
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Iowa State University
01.2003
Skills
- Enterprise Risk Management & Governance
- Strategic Program Development & Execution
- Regulatory Compliance & Third-Party Risk
- Change Management & Process Optimization
- P&L Impact & Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Technology Integration (JIRA, Risk Platforms)
- Strategic Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Strategy & Governance
- Change Management & Transformation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Business Strategy & P&L Impact
- Risk & Compliance Excellence
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Control Environment Design
- Issue & Incident Management
- Operational Excellence
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Data Analytics & KRI Development
- Quality Assurance Frameworks
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- People & Culture
- Large Team Leadership & Development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion
- Change Management & Adoption
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
- Risk Management: Archer, RSA, Compliance 360, Risk Management Platforms
- Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Data & Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, Excel (Advanced), SQL (Basic)
- Collaboration: MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom
Executive Profile
Strategic risk management executive with 10+ years driving enterprise-wide risk mitigation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across major financial services organizations. Proven track record building and scaling risk frameworks, leading cross-functional teams of 575+ professionals, and delivering measurable business impact through data-driven decision making and sustainable control environments., Enterprise Risk Management & Governance, Strategic Program Development & Execution, Regulatory Compliance & Third-Party Risk, Change Management & Process Optimization, P&L Impact & Cost Reduction Initiatives, Executive Stakeholder Management, Talent Development & Team Leadership, Technology Integration (JIRA, Risk Platforms)
Executive Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Strategy & Governance
- Change Management & Transformation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership (575+ professionals)
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Business Strategy & P&L Impact
- Risk & Compliance Excellence
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Control Environment Design
- Issue & Incident Management
- Operational Excellence
- Process Optimization & Automation
- Technology Integration (JIRA, Risk Platforms)
- Data Analytics & KRI Development
- Quality Assurance Frameworks
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- People & Culture
- Large Team Leadership & Development
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion
- Change Management & Adoption
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
Board And Leadership Activities
- Youth Football Coach, Team Amin 5th Grade Tackle Football, Leading team development, strategic planning, and character building for 20 young athletes.
- Community Leadership, Mentor for aspiring risk management professionals, Advocate for operational excellence and risk culture, Champion of inclusive leadership practices.
Professional Distinctions
- Transformation Leader: Built multiple enterprise programs from concept to full-scale implementation.
- Risk Mitigation: Delivered significant cost savings and risk reduction across career.
- Scale Expertise: Led operations for 575-person teams in large-scale mortgage operations.
- Technology Innovator: Pioneered workflow automation significantly improving operational efficiency.
- People Developer: Developed dozens of leaders now in senior management roles.
- Strategic Partner: Trusted advisor to C-suite on enterprise risk and operational strategy.
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Personal Information
Title: Vice President | Risk Management & Enterprise Governance Leader
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Timeline
Lead Execution Business Consultant
WELLS FARGO
01.2024 - Current
Enterprise Risk Management Consultant
EMC
03.2023 - 12.2023
VP, Lead Control Management Officer
WELLS FARGO
01.2023 - 03.2023
VP, Senior Control Management Specialist
WELLS FARGO
10.2021 - 01.2023
VP, Business Support Consultant - Operational Risk
WELLS FARGO
10.2019 - 10.2021
Retail Support Consultant
WELLS FARGO
12.2016 - 10.2019
Loan Administration Manager 2
WELLS FARGO
04.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Iowa State University