The Cyber Engagement Lead advises on cybersecurity principles to high-net-worth clients, managing teams and influencing risk strategies and compliance effectively.
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This is a hybrid position.
This role is posted in the cities where the headcount will be placed.
There is no Visa sponsorship or Visa transfers for this role.
The Client Engagement Lead ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, coupled with extensive experience in client-facing advisory services. This includes a proven track record of successfully engaging with high-net-worth clients, institutional customers, and senior executives, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. Previous experience in a similar role within a financial institution or a consulting firm is highly desirable, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also essential for effectively conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
The Client Engagement Lead operates with a high degree of independence in decision-making across various stages:
Defining Problems: Independently identifies and defines cybersecurity challenges and opportunities facing clients, third parties, and Wells Fargo. Requires minimal oversight in determining the scope and nature of problems.
Gathering Information and Data: Exercises significant autonomy in gathering relevant information and data from various sources, including client engagements, industry research, threat intelligence, and internal databases. Determines the appropriate data collection methods and resources to be utilized.
Analyzing Options: Independently analyzes potential solutions and courses of action, considering factors such as cost, risk, feasibility, and alignment with strategic objectives. Evaluates the trade-offs and benefits of different approaches.
Choosing Optimal Courses of Action: Has considerable latitude in selecting the most appropriate courses of action to address identified problems and achieve desired outcomes. Decisions are typically made in consultation with relevant stakeholders but with a strong degree of personal judgment.
Making Recommendations: Formulates recommendations to clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders based on thorough analysis and sound judgment. Recommendations carry significant weight and are often adopted without substantial modification.
Influencing/Guiding: Independently influences and guides clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements. Serves as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the field.
Representing a Business Group to Others: Acts as a primary representative of the Cyber Client & Third-Party Advisory group to external and internal audiences. Represents the group's interests and perspectives in a professional and persuasive manner.
Level and Scope of Impact
The decisions made by the Client Engagement Lead have a significant impact and influence across multiple levels:
Customer Impact: Decisions directly influence the cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation strategies of high-net-worth clients and institutional customers, safeguarding their assets and reputations.
Team Impact: Provides leadership and guidance to a team of cybersecurity professionals, shaping their development and performance.
Line of Business Impact: Decisions align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, enabling LOBs to operate securely and achieve their strategic goals. Direct interface and influence with LOB CEOs.
Enterprise Impact: Contributes to the overall cybersecurity resilience and risk management of Wells Fargo, protecting the organization from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The scope of impact extends beyond immediate clients and stakeholders, influencing industry best practices and shaping the broader cybersecurity landscape.
Required Qualifications:
Previous experience in a similar role within a financial institution or a consulting firm
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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.
23 Aug 2025
* 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
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.
This is a hybrid position.
This role is posted in the cities where the headcount will be placed.
There is no Visa sponsorship or Visa transfers for this role.
The Client Engagement Lead ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, coupled with extensive experience in client-facing advisory services. This includes a proven track record of successfully engaging with high-net-worth clients, institutional customers, and senior executives, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. Previous experience in a similar role within a financial institution or a consulting firm is highly desirable, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are also essential for effectively conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
The Client Engagement Lead operates with a high degree of independence in decision-making across various stages:
Defining Problems: Independently identifies and defines cybersecurity challenges and opportunities facing clients, third parties, and Wells Fargo. Requires minimal oversight in determining the scope and nature of problems.
Gathering Information and Data: Exercises significant autonomy in gathering relevant information and data from various sources, including client engagements, industry research, threat intelligence, and internal databases. Determines the appropriate data collection methods and resources to be utilized.
Analyzing Options: Independently analyzes potential solutions and courses of action, considering factors such as cost, risk, feasibility, and alignment with strategic objectives. Evaluates the trade-offs and benefits of different approaches.
Choosing Optimal Courses of Action: Has considerable latitude in selecting the most appropriate courses of action to address identified problems and achieve desired outcomes. Decisions are typically made in consultation with relevant stakeholders but with a strong degree of personal judgment.
Making Recommendations: Formulates recommendations to clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders based on thorough analysis and sound judgment. Recommendations carry significant weight and are often adopted without substantial modification.
Influencing/Guiding: Independently influences and guides clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements. Serves as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the field.
Representing a Business Group to Others: Acts as a primary representative of the Cyber Client & Third-Party Advisory group to external and internal audiences. Represents the group's interests and perspectives in a professional and persuasive manner.
Level and Scope of Impact
The decisions made by the Client Engagement Lead have a significant impact and influence across multiple levels:
Customer Impact: Decisions directly influence the cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation strategies of high-net-worth clients and institutional customers, safeguarding their assets and reputations.
Team Impact: Provides leadership and guidance to a team of cybersecurity professionals, shaping their development and performance.
Line of Business Impact: Decisions align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, enabling LOBs to operate securely and achieve their strategic goals. Direct interface and influence with LOB CEOs.
Enterprise Impact: Contributes to the overall cybersecurity resilience and risk management of Wells Fargo, protecting the organization from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The scope of impact extends beyond immediate clients and stakeholders, influencing industry best practices and shaping the broader cybersecurity landscape.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Previous experience in a similar role within a financial institution or a consulting firm
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
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.
$159,000.00 - $305,000.00
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
23 Aug 2025
* 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
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.
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