Shrujal Vakharia
Executive Director, Technology Risk Management @Wells Fargo
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director, Technology Risk Management @Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC, US
Shrujal is a trusted risk advisor to the Office of Head of Technology (OHOT) leadership team and control partners and is consistently recognized for his responsiveness, strategic insight, cross-functional leadership, and ability to influence risk-informed decision-making to strengthen the risk and control environment through proactive oversight and collaborative execution. Key responsibilities include:• Lead Operational Risk Business Oversight (ORBO) for the Office of the Head of Technology (OHOT), overseeing multiple Risk Assessable Units (RAUs) and managing a team of Technology and Information Security Risk Management (TISRM) professionals to ensure alignment with enterprise risk programs and regulatory expectations.• Drive oversight across critical risk programs for Technology as an enterprise function including RCSA, Issues Management, ERIA, RMP, IORA, Technology Strategy, Recovery & Resolution Planning, Regulatory Change Management, Policy Management, and Reputation Risk Management.• Serve as a trusted advisor to OHOT leadership and control partners, consistently recognized for responsiveness, engagement, and risk-informed guidance.• Partner with Risk Type Teams (RTTs), Compliance, and Control Partners to address IRM observations and execute risk-based actions.• Lead regulatory change analysis and authoritative source disposition for Technology and Cybersecurity risks, memorialized in the Technology Regulatory Adherence Dashboard (TRAD).• Support issue dispositioning for Potential Violations of Law (PVoL), impact rating assessments, and audit readiness across technology-aligned issues.• Manage junior team members through structured delegation, performance evaluation, and continuous feedback to ensure high-quality execution and accountability.
EDUCATION
Tejas Vidyalaya
High School Diploma, Science
University of Iowa
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
Iowa City High School
High School Diploma
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's
Elementary, Middle & High School, CBSE
ABOUT SHRUJAL VAKHARIA
Strategic Risk Transformation Executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across Financial Services and Big-4 Consulting, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. I specialize in driving enterprise-wide change through risk management, operational excellence, and business execution. My career spans front-line and second-line functions, with deep expertise in the Three Lines of Defense model and a proven ability to partner with C-suite leaders to strengthen governance, compliance, and control environments.I bring a unique blend of industry and advisory experience, having led large-scale transformation programs, process optimization initiatives, and technology enablement efforts across complex, matrixed organizations. My core strengths include: Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning & Business Execution Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Governance, Information Security & Controls Program Management & Data Analytics Stakeholder Engagement & Executive AdvisoryKnown for my strong risk mindset and collaborative leadership style, I build trusted relationships across the enterprise and consistently deliver high-impact outcomes. I’m passionate about aligning strategy with execution, navigating ambiguity, and empowering teams to drive sustainable change.Whether leading transformation from within or advising top-tier financial institutions, I bring clarity, structure, and momentum to every initiative I touch.
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