Independent Testing Specialist - Finance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Finance group as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

IT&V is responsible for establishing and maintaining a consolidated Enterprise Testing program at the corporate level and teams are responsible for implementing the Enterprise Testing methodology, standards, and executing group specific testing.

The IT&V team is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist to support the IT&V Enterprise Functions (EF) Finance testing and validation team. This role will contribute to a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals with subject matter expertise in a financial institution. Finance functions, including but not limited to financial planning & analysis, cost allocations, stress testing, product control and pricing, international business/regional reporting, Treasury support activities, SEC and regulatory reporting, and internal control frameworks for financial reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in less 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 according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing
• Support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Public accounting firm experience in business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service
• Exposure to bank financial reporting requirements, such as familiarity with CCAR related processes
• Foundational understanding of Finance functions and related supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
• Experience using and/or knowledge of key risk and control considerations for key finance applications and tools.
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Ability to research trends and analyze data.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to drive and lead organizational change, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to management conflict and provide quick and well-thought through decisions
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationship with key partners and senior management
• Articulate, poised and comfortable in direct interaction with senior lines of business partners, Compliance, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit.
• Relevant advanced/post-graduate degree

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

Posting Locations:

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

5 Apr 2025

*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