About this role:

The Independent Testing and Validation Team is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer to support the Corporate and Investment Banking Independent Testing and Validation team (CIB IT&V). Specifically, this individual will be supporting the Data-Driven Testing Team.

In this position, the individual will serve as a lead data testing resource coordinating analytical support to the testing teams while providing project management and tracking support.

This position will report to the Independent Testing Manager supporting the CIB IT&V Data-Driven Testing Team.

In this role, you will:

• Successfully lead and manage multiple projects across a wide array of complex subject areas while ensuring high quality outcomes are achieved and effectively communicated to management.
• Facilitate the identification of opportunities to utilize data analysis in the assessment of risk and testing of controls.
• Navigate within technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis testing.
• Develop moderate to complex data analysis applications using tools such as SQL and/or SAS to support data-driven testing; developing data analysis applications based on existing routines; working on exception/trend analysis of historical information and incorporating predictive analysis methods; assessing and accurately interpreting data analysis results; proposing solutions to root causes of identified conditions.
• Provide individualized training regarding data analysis methods and tools.
• Partner with Testing and Validation teams to train and mentor teams in the use of data analysis and data analysis tools.
• Effectively document the analysis in accordance with Wells Fargo's Testing and Validation policy.
• Build relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT&V functions.

• 5+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• 5+ years of technology experience with any of the following: SQL, SAS, Toad, PowerShell, VBA, DAX, Power BI
• 2+ years of project management/tracking experience.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets; ability to retrieve data from various information systems.
• Strong experience in risk management (includes control testing, operational risk assessments, internal audit, end to end business process reviews)
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry, including compliance, risk management, and/or audit operations.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability while summarizing and recommending new strategies/solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to research trends and analyze data.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executives.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina
• 800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, Iowa
• 600 S. 4th St - Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 114 N. Beaumont Street - Saint Louis, Missouri
• 1150 W. Washington - Tempe, Arizona
• 250 E. John Carpenter Freeway- Irving, Texas

• Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
• This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.