About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework, and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.

The Technology Issue Validation (IV) team within IT&V is responsible for performing validation testing of Technology Issue remediation activity executed by the First Line of Defense. The Lead Independent Testing Officer is responsible for performing validation activities that independently evaluate the adequacy, comprehensiveness and effectiveness of corrective actions taken to address issues or remediation activities. The Lead Independent Testing Officer will be responsible for completing timely and high-quality validation activities, as well as, for identifying issues, validation concerns, and observations, recommending corrective actions, presenting results of validation reviews, interfacing with business partners, and writing reports.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements with subject matter expertise in technology, information security, and data management compliance and operational risks.
• Lead assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and control environment.
• Ensure teams execute testing and remediation validation in an effective manner with high quality, according to IT&V standards and other applicable policies.
• Lead initiatives and enhance validation testing strategies by utilizing data profiling, data analysis, and data mapping. 
• Leads planning and scoping activities and assessment of adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and control environment and ensures market/ business/ regulatory changes are incorporated.
• Responsible for determining engagement’s scope and approach for engagement management approval.
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for issue remediation.
• Leads engagement execution activities and performs quality reviews, assesses findings, and escalates to engagement management.
• Provide thoughtful credible challenge and follow through on reporting and resolution per procedural guidance, escalating findings as required.
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of the risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead issue validation activities to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Manages stakeholders’ relationships exercising effective communication behaviors.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Required Qualifications, US:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Audit experience at public accounting firm with experience in IT general controls, business process, data, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or advisory/consulting services with data analysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex regulatory/compliance issues and potential solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes.
• Strong ability in developing and reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues.
• Experience with technology, data, and program level control testing, including performing and reviewing the work of less experienced team members.
• Experience drafting executive summary reports.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner.
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient at considering a broad range of issues in making decisions and holds oneself accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiating when needed. 
• Ability to lead and execute on complex projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong presentation, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently from start to finish within the allotted time.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and technology. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.

Prefer one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
• Certified Risk Professional Program (CRP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• No relocation assistance is provided for this job.
• Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Posting Locations:

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

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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