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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Control Management Specialist. The Wealth & Investment Management Evidenced Based Control Evaluation (WIM EBCE) team is part of the Control Management organization evaluating whether controls are well-designed and operating effectively. The approach is tailored based on the Risk and Control Self-Assessment. EBCE supports risk management in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and is responsible for performing evidence-based evaluations while documenting outcomes based on policies and procedures.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of assigned controls to mitigate risks associated with the activities and operations of the assigned business group

• Collaborate with Business and Control Management stakeholders to ensure appropriate level of subject matter expertise involved in discussion

• Escalate identified deficiencies to appropriate parties for evaluation under the Enterprise Issue Management Policy

• Monitor and report on the status of engagement responsibilities, escalating roadblocks as necessary to ensure adherence to established timelines

• Adhere to the requirements of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and governing Control Management Policies and Procedures

• Provide support to Business and Control Management stakeholders in the interpretation of policy, guidelines and governance programs

• Timely complete all assigned training

• Employee will be a Regulated User and must comply to the terms of an Associated Person of the Broker-Dealer

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2 years of Risk Management or Financial Services industry experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Control evaluation, testing and/or Audit experience

• Experience assessing processes, procedures and identifying controls

• Experience in identifying gaps between controls, and in control execution, through risk based testing

• Experience creating test questions or test scripts

• Assists with the development and enhancement of the business control environment through execution of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program.

• Provides ongoing monitoring and assessment of operating/control environment to identify significant gaps and weaknesses and determine root cause of control issues.

• Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with business and functional areas

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• BS/BA degree or higher, or other advanced degree

Job Expectations:

• The selected candidate must be located in one of the listed work locations. This position is expected to work on site three days per week.

Office Locations:

• 190 River Rd SUMMIT, NJ 07901

• 550 S Tryon St CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

• 600 S 4th St MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415

• 2710 Pine St E Bldg SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103

Pay Range:

• Summit, New Jersey: $76,300-135,700 annually

• Charlotte, North Carolina: $63,600-113,000 annually

• Minneapolis, Minnesota: $63,600-113,000 annually

• St Louis, Missouri: $63,600-113,000 annually

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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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