Aisha Clark

About Aisha Clark

I’m a transformational regulatory risk and compliance leader with 25+ years of experience turning fragmented systems into cohesive, high-performing governance frameworks. My passion lies in uncovering systemic gaps, solving the unsolvable, and delivering solutions that not only withstand regulatory scrutiny—but also strengthen organizational trust and performance for the long term.Over the course of my career, I’ve led enterprise-wide overhauls in consumer and lending compliance, merged 10+ disjointed systems into fully integrated, auditable platforms, and closed multi-year corrective actions that others thought were unfixable. Whether it’s guiding global teams, navigating OCC, FRB, CFPB, SEC, and GDPR requirements, or implementing digital risk oversight tools, I approach every challenge with both strategic vision and executional precision.I’m recognized as a servant leader—building high-performing teams by pairing deep institutional knowledge with a people-first approach. I believe compliance isn’t just about meeting requirements; it’s about creating systems and cultures that prevent issues before they arise and empower businesses to innovate confidently.From leading global Operational Risk Regulatory Obligation Management at Wells Fargo to designing third-party risk programs protecting high-net-worth client data, I’ve seen the transformative power of governance done right. My goal is simple: to drive sustainable, enterprise-wide risk solutions that create measurable impact, mitigate risk, and build resilience across industries and borders.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Corporate Risk - Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

   Wells Fargo

   Oct 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Direct a global team of regulatory librarians accountable for sustaining the enterprise inventory of Major Compliance Requirements (MCRs) across jurisdictions, legal entities, and business lines.Shape the strategic vision for regulatory data management; prioritize backlogs and partner with technology leaders to deliver scalable, intuitive, and risk‑aligned solutions. Oversee core control activities spanning change management, data quality, and system access governance.Anticipate and assess emerging regulatory risks, supervisory expectations, and industry trends to strengthen corporate risk governance. Lead the design and execution of a global regulatory applicability assessment strategy aligned with the firm’s Risk Management Framework (RMF).Champion continuous improvement by identifying control gaps, escalating issues, and driving timely, sustainable remediation. Implement process enhancements and risk‑mitigation strategies that elevate operational resilience.Oversee end‑to‑end regulatory change management processes, ensuring effective controls, transparent issue management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Partner with senior leaders across Legal, Audit, Risk, and Business Units to align compliance strategy and reinforce enterprise governance.

Education

• Queens University of Charlotte

  B.A., Organizational Communication

Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Mitigation
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Powerpoint
• Contract Review
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Project Planning
• Corporate Real Estate
• Program Management
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• Problem Solving
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Coordination
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Portfolio Management
• Internal Communications
• Client Services
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Marketing Communications
• Corporate Finance
• Contract Management
• Compliance
• Sharepoint
• New Business Development
• Public Speaking
• Strategy