About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Enterprise Functions within the Corporate Risk organization. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

• Serve in either a testing execution and/or lead capacity, participating in complex testing engagements in a matrixed environment, and communicating emerging risks to management
• Lead and support efforts to effectively challenge risks in the end-to-end reporting processes and evaluate controls designed to mitigate those risks
• Partner with business partners to understand the environment and related initiatives to develop appropriate and complementary testing procedures
• Execute substantive outcome-based testing of regulatory and risk reports with limited supervision
• Document test results and timely escalation of exceptions identified
• Proactively communicate issues to stakeholders including ownership, while providing recommendations to management
• Develop clear and concise reporting to be shared with IT&V management and Front-Line Units
• Lead or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk management
• Lead or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk management

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

• Big Four/super regional public accounting firm experience in business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service
• Foundational understanding of human resource, legal and public affairs functions and related supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk
• Strong knowledge of the COSO Framework and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs
• Articulate, poised and comfortable in direct interaction with senior lines of business partners, Compliance, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary
• Experience using and/or knowledge of key risk and control considerations for key human resource applications and tools
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to drive and lead organizational change, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationship with key partners and senior management
• Relevant advanced/post-graduate degree

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• No relocation assistance is provided for this job.
• Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.

• Charlotte, NC
• West Des Moines, IA
• Minneapolis, MN
• Irving, TX
• St. Louis, MO
• Tempe, AZ

• 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