About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a 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 and Validation (IT&V) 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 Lead Independent Testing Officer will be accountable for developing and executing independent operational and compliance risk and control testing focusing on the Technology and Strategy, Digital & Innovation (SDI) organizations. Strong business acumen and experience will be a determining factor in selection. Successful candidates will be articulate, thought leaders, and possess demonstrated leadership capability; they will be impressive in their inter-personal effectiveness, regarding their accomplishments, and with a proven ability to engage and influence senior management and business and risk partners.
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In this role, you will:
- Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements with subject matter expertise in technology, information security, and compliance and operational risks.
- Lead assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and control environment.
- Ensure teams execute testing and validation in an effective manner with high quality, according to IT&V standards and other applicable policies.
- Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing.
- Determine the engagement scope and approach, assess and escalate findings, provide credible challenge to remedial actions, and follow through on reporting and resolution per procedural guidance.
- Provide thoughtful credible challenge internally and to LOBs, cross-enterprise and across other corporate risk programs.
- Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework.
- Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework.
- Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls.
- Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
- Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics.
- Lead project teams and mentor individuals.
- 5+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Testing controls or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Audit experience at Big Four/super-regional public accounting firm with experience in IT General Controls, automated controls, business process, data, regulatory, or compliance audits and technology and consumer compliance experience preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of complex regulatory/compliance issues and potential solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes.
- Strong ability to research, trend, and analyze large sets of data to create efficient and comprehensive testing strategies.
- Knowledge of analytics and presentation tools such as SQL, Tableau, SAS, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets; ability to retrieve data from various information systems.
- Strong ability in developing and reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues.
- Experience with technology, data, and program level control testing, including performing and reviewing the work of less experienced team members.
- Experience drafting executive summary reports.
- Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner.
- Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient at considering a broad range of issues in making decisions and holds oneself accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiating when needed.
- Ability to lead and execute on complex projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
- Strong presentation, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently from start to finish within the allotted time.
- Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- 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 lines of business and technology. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
- Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
- Certified Risk Professional Program (CRP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- 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.
- 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
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.
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
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
13 Apr 2025
* 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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