Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Independent Testing Officer in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
The Senior Lead Independent Testing Officer will provide support and leadership during issue validation and emerging risk testing engagements performed by Emerging Risk testing team within Independent Testing & Validation.
In this role, you will:
Oversee the execution of emerging risk reviews in areas of critical and/or high risk across the enterprise, including providing rapid, real-time responses to key stakeholders.
Concurrently provide oversight for multiple complex critical and/or high-risk emerging risk engagements.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executives.
Assist in managing change to ensure an effective risk management program.
Strong ability to research, trend, and analyze data.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations.
Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with various stakeholders. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.
Complete all activities under limited supervision.
Mentor and coach other Emerging Risk testing employees, as applicable.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
3+ years of experience at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in business process, regulatory, or IT audit and/or business process, regulatory, or IT SOX advisory/consulting service.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM).
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial industry.
Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience.
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
Posting Locations:
401 S Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
1N Jefferson Avenue - St Louis, MO
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
250 E John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX
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. $144,400.00 - $300,000.00 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
Posting End Date: 12 Oct 2024 * Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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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