Lead Valuation Controller Commodities

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Derivatives Valuation Controller to join the Controller’s organization. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity of valuations across complex commodity derivative products through independent price verification (IPV), valuation control, and risk analytics. The position requires strong technical expertise, analytical rigor, and the ability to lead initiatives that strengthen risk management frameworks and support regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will:

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline

• Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

• Hands-on experience with commodity derivatives and IPV processes, including forward pricing and volatility calibration

• Understanding of Fair Value Hierarchy (FVH) and valuation reporting

• Experience with vendor data platforms such as Markit/Totem, RVS, Bloomberg, or Reuters

• Advanced technical skills in SQL and Python for data analysis and automation

• Deep knowledge of commodity markets and derivative products (e.g., energy, metals, agriculture)

• Proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule from our Houston or Charlotte locations

Posting End Date: 

18 Jun 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.

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