Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Branch Banking

at  Wells Fargo

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.
$84,000.00 - $149,400.00

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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WELLS FARGO RECRUITMENT AND HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educatio

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of branch banking products, services, and processes.
• 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.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
• Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and RCSA testing.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo.
• Strong relationship management skills: ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A BS/BA degree or higher in business administration, finance, or accounting.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist 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.

In this role, you will:

• Execute group-specific control testing in accordance with T&V methodology and standards, including assessments of design and operating effectiveness.
• Participate as a tester on engagements of varied complexity and regulatory risk exposure.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, initiatives, and internal controls.
• Thoroughly document test work and reports.
• Identify issues and communicate/consult with various levels of management to ensure corrective actions address root cause and meet corporate sustainability requirements.
• Maintain authoritative knowledge and full understanding of laws and regulations, regulatory guidance, policy, and procedure concerning all compliance functions reviewed.
• Lead or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk management

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of branch banking products, services, and processes.
• 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.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
• Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and RCSA testing.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo.
• Strong relationship management skills: ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• A BS/BA degree or higher in business administration, finance, or accounting.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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 25%.

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