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Senior Control Management Specialist-Technology Application Evaluation

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Senior Control Management Specialist-Technology Application Evaluation

St. Louis Park, MN

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Control Management Specialist to join our Technology Application Control Evaluation Team. This team performs evidence-based evaluations of Applications on a periodic basis using a risk-based approach. Our focus is to ensure that controls are operating effectively in mitigating risk and that Applications comply with required policies. This role will help lead control evaluations, maturing approach, reporting and metrics to ensure that the evaluation work is tracked, monitored, and visible to senior management. The right candidate will be flexible and adaptable to change, with the ability to work in a very dynamic manner, connecting and building relationships with key partners.

In this role, you will:
  • Support the team in making decisions based on the information available and presents solutions to management.
  • Develop, implement, and mature the technology risk and control framework across Technology and the firm.
  • Develop semi-automated or automated evaluation approach through data analytics for continuous monitoring.
  • Support a governance framework to provide transparency, accountability, and escalation of risk management related matters.
  • Know when to act independently and when to lead and involve others in decision making process.
  • Ensure work product is traceable for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, methodologies, and processes in support of evaluation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory expectations and industry best practice around risk and control frameworks.
  • Partner with Second and Third lines of defense to inform, educate, and collaborate.
  • Effectively manage relationships across the CIO teams.
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Risk Management or Control Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
Desired Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience performing data analysis in Excel (IE: functions, macros, pivot tables)
  • 4+ years risk management experience with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mature risk management programs
  • Strong XLS experience
  • Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and deliver results quickly
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor, (CISA) Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional, (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other risk management discipline certification
  • Experience communicating in both written and verbal formats with senior executive-level leaders, business partners and project managers
  • Experience successfully navigating and influencing global financial institutions on risk management topics
  • Strong risk and control fundamentals, knowledge of frameworks and methodologies, common implementation challenges
  • Program management experience
  • Experience in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, and controls
  • Demonstrated experience with both strategic and tactical approaches to risk management
Job Expectations:
  • Position offers a hybrid work schedule in which you are required to work in office 3 days per week at a minimum in one of the locations listed below.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
The Control Functions adhere to a location strategy, therefore your candidacy may be determined based on your current location. Remote work locations are not available for these roles, so if you are not in a location listed on the posting, you must commit to relocation within an agreed upon timeframe.

Locations: Required location(s) listed below.
  • 141753 Three Wells Fargo Center 401 S Tryon St., Floors 17-18 Charlotte, NC
  • 150496 West Des Moines Campus, 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Mountain Meadows Building, 1st floor Des Moines, IA
  • 107480 300 Metropoint, 300 HIGHWAY 169 S., 7th floor, Minneapolis, MN
  • 107689 2850 S Price Rd., E Building, Chandler Campus, 1st floor Phoenix, AZ
  • 106312 150 E 42nd St., 35th floor NEW YORK New York Metro Area, NY
  • 141484 190 River Road, 3rd floor New York Metro Area, NJ
  • 112265 194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, NJ 08830
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.
$84,000.00 - $179,200.00
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:
6 Nov 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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Client-provided location(s): St Louis Park, MN, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-414024-5
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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