Stephen Hucko

About Stephen Hucko

As a dynamic and results-driven professional, I bring a unique blend of business and operational expertise spanning areas as varied as Trading, Operations, and Risk & Control functions. With my versatile background, I can adapt quickly to diverse project environments and achieve desired outcomes. Through hands-on experience partnering with Front Office, Middle Office, Control and Technology groups, I have delivered effective solutions to remediate risk, streamline operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance across Capital Markets and Banking domains. Whether managing cross-functional teams, leading regulatory programs, or optimizing risk oversight, I have the ability to foster teamwork and collaboration. I\'m dedicated to pursing strategic goals and building resilient frameworks which support sustainable growth and instill regulatory confidence.

Experience

1. Executive Director Risk and Controls Lending Banking and Capital Markets (Lbcm)

   Wells Fargo

   Sep 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Spearheaded oversight of operational risk remediation, for Wells Fargo’s Commercial Real Estate Issues Management portfolio, to align with internal control policies and meet regulatory mandates. • Led a high-performing team of senior analysts to execute front-line reviews of Issues and Corrective Actions, ensuring alignment with internal control policies and timely remediation of RCSA-identified gaps.• Partnered with Business Control Managers to shape issue narratives and navigate Second-Line Control tollgate reviews, driving process integrity and regulatory confidence across CRE verticals.• Designed and deployed an Excel-based workflow tool that significantly improved tracking accuracy, eliminated SLA breaches, and enhanced operational transparency.• Delivered strategic MIS reporting and executive dashboards to senior leadership, including monthly risk allocation updates to the CRE CEO and weekly control briefings to the CIB Operating Committee.• Fostered cross-functional collaboration through weekly BCM calls and offshore standups, streamlining issue intake, coordinating policy updates, and ensuring cohesive global team operations.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Derivatives
• Trade Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Interest Rate Swaps
• Strategy
• Fixed Income
• Capital Markets
• Leadership
• Foreign Exchange
• Management
• Equities