About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Audit Manager in the Emerging Risk and Strategy Team within the Internal Audit Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The CAO oversees business management and administration, strategy/planning, communications, emerging risk, reporting, and regulatory relations in support of the audit department. The emerging risk and strategy team facilitates the execution of Audit’s strategic plan to ensure we continuously improve, provide a fulfilling experience for our audit teams, and deliver value to our stakeholders. In addition, the team is tasked with evolving our emerging risk capabilities to ensure Audit quickly identifies emerging risks, assesses the need to incorporate coverage of those risks into our annual plan, and reports them to management and Board.

In this role, you will:

• Acts as trusted partner to the senior managers of the CAO team;

• Participates in all aspects of assigned strategic priorities, including reporting, tracking and executing

• Responsible for partnering with the audit teams to articulate and assess emerging risks and issues across the business

• Acts as 'think tank' to continuously identify areas for increased effectiveness and/or efficiency

• Maintains an understanding of the industry market, legal and regulatory requirements, business activities and material developments

• Completes assigned projects with a high-level of quality and attention to detail

• Develops relationships cross-functionally across audit and business partners

Required Qualifications, US:

• 5 years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Risk and control experience with a focus on risk identification

• Experience with data/thematic analysis

• Strong audit/risk project management experience

• Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm

• A BS/BA degree or higher

• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools

• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment

• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation

• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements

• Experience with Issue Validation and Remediation

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectation:

• Ability to travel up to 10% if needed

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*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.

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 Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.