Lead Independent Testing Officer - Consumer, Small & Business Banking

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Consumer, Small & Business Banking (CSBB) group, 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) group is responsible for establishing and maintaining a consolidated Enterprise Testing program at the corporate level. Independent Testing and Validation is responsible for developing a common methodology and standards, providing governance and oversight, executing testing; and conducting horizontal reviews. Testing and validation teams are responsible for implementing the Enterprise Testing methodology, standards, and executing group specific testing.

The Lead Independent Testing Officer will be responsible for executing multiple large, complex testing engagements that transcend into multiple areas within Consumer and Small Business Banking, with a concentration in Branch Banking. This is an individual contributor that must act as a team lead and engagement manager to execute in all areas of testing from plan and prepare, to execution, to reporting results. Further, this leader will be the key contact for senior leaders during the execution of engagements that they are leading.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
• Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework
• Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics
• Lead project teams and mentor individuals

Required Qualifications:

• 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:

• Direct experience in regulatory reporting and testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations.
• A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting e.g. Federal Reserve, Financial Conduct Authority, OCC, SEC etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products, and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders or executives.
• Experience supporting Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Int'l), Audits, or other regulatory reporting related assessments.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• 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.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

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:

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
• 600 S. 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN
• 1 N. Jefferson Avenue - St. Louis, MO
• 800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA
• 1150 W. Washington Street - Tempe, AZ
• 250 E. John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, TX

Pay Range

Reflected 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.
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
9 Nov 2024
* 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.

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