Lead Officer

at  Wells Fargo

ABOUT WELLS FARGO INDIA

Wells Fargo India & Philippines (WFIP) enables global talent capabilities for Wells Fargo Bank NA., by supporting over half of Wells Fargo’s business lines and staff functions across Technology, Business Services, Risk Services and Knowledge Services. WFIP operates in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai in India and in Manila, Philippines. Learn more about WFIP at our International Careers website.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk (includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, risk management, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, business process management),
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and readiness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to multi task and work across domains and business groups.
• Proven experience in leading control testing efforts, mentoring junior associates and driving results.
• Ability to credibly challenge, conduct tough conversations and effectively communicate with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executive

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Relevant certifications will be an advantage
• Experience in automation / advanced excel / reporting will be an advantage.
• General knowledge of industry standards and best practices around control evaluations / testing, internal audit and risk management processes

The controls evaluation team performs evidence based control testing which may involve sampling and inspecting evidence to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and whether they are mitigating the assigned risks.
This role will help in strengthening the business control environment through proactive evaluation of controls, identification of issues and by providing consultative guidance to the front line business groups. For this role, we are looking for a candidate with good understanding of risk management, operational risk and control evaluation/testing methodologies with an ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls for medium to high complex processes. The role requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, providing credible challenge and an ability to identify and report potential control gaps in the business processes.

Responsibilities

• Individual contributor role focusing on performing evidence based control evaluations by conducting various evidence gathering activities.
• Design, maintain and execute the control evaluation scripts, identify control deficiencies, document and escalate potential issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Validate & track action plans, escalate issues as required and document the control test artifacts and findings.
• Mentor and guide junior associates, oversee the timely completion of all control evaluation activities and documentation.
• Perform control evaluations for medium to complex engagements, challenge status-quo and identify opportunities to add efficiencies or refining the existing processes.
• Engage and work with multiple stakeholders - front line business groups, risk program aligned functions and IRM teams for driving the objectives of risk and control programs.
• Instill and drive proactive risk culture, operational excellence and efficiencies.

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk (includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, risk management, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, business process management),
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and readiness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to multi task and work across domains and business groups.
• Proven experience in leading control testing efforts, mentoring junior associates and driving results.
• Ability to credibly challenge, conduct tough conversations and effectively communicate with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executives

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Relevant certifications will be an advantage
• Experience in automation / advanced excel / reporting will be an advantage.
• General knowledge of industry standards and best practices around control evaluations / testing, internal audit and risk management processes.