About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist. This role aligns to the Corporate Risk organization, supporting the Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) Team, specifically supporting the team focused on the testing of the Chief Operating Office (COO).The individual will leverage their experience and knowledge of risk management, business functions, products, and services to provide independent, holistic risk leadership and assessment of the businesses. In addition to primary accountability for aligned business groups, the individuals will be responsible for continuing to foster collaboration across IT&V teams, partnering with them while assessing workflows that encompass several areas of the organization.In this role, you will:
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
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Testing, Audit, regulatory and risk management experience
Ability to identify issues, risk and escalate to the appropriate party
Full testing lifecycle experience that includes determining scope, designing test scripts, executing tests, identifying and escalating issues and risks, and documenting and reporting results
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Issues management, validation and tracking
Experience leading testing engagements, preferably of large scope, while leading other testers and resources
Experience providing “credible challenge” to business partners, when necessary, with the ability to lead through influence
Experience writing reports for senior leadership audience level
Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Posting Locations:
401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina
250 E. John Carpenter Frwy - Irving, Texas
600 Wells Fargo - Minneapolis, Minnesota
114 N Beaumont St. Bldg D - Saint Louis, Missouri
1150 W. Washington - Tempe, AZ
800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, Iowa
Job Expectations:
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule
Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting
Pay RangeReflected 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 - $149,400.00BenefitsWells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:5 Nov 2024 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt 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.Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.Req Number: R-402411