Innovation and Analytics Audit Manager, Executive Director (Financial Crimes)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Innovation and Analytics Audit Manager, Executive Director, as part of our Financial Crimes Innovation and Analytics Team.  The Audit Manager at Wells Fargo is an Individual Contributor with no direct reports.  The Financial Crimes Audit Team provides coverage for BSA/AML, CIP, CDD, SAR, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring and Trade Finance.  

This role will be responsible for supporting audit work through data analytics. The candidate will develop expertise in navigating the extensive production and analytical data environments within Wells Fargo and apply that expertise to provide value-added data analysis solutions. We are looking for a candidate with the proven ability to utilize data analysis methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process. This includes partnering with internal auditors to identify opportunities to utilize data analysis in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls on a continuous basis.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate the identification of opportunities to utilize data analysis in the assessment of risk and controls.
• Navigate large, complex technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analytics testing.
• Effectively document the analysis in accordance with audit policy.
• Train and mentor audit teams in the use of data analysis and data analysis tools.
• Partner with assigned audit teams to build expertise in the use of data analysis within the internal audit function.
• Write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions
• Escalate significant risks and loss exposures to appropriate levels of management
• Ensure documentation and reporting are ready for review by managers and more experienced managers
• Demonstrate credible challenge
• Lead multiple concurrent projects that are generally moderate to large in size and moderate to high in complexity
• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships within Internal Audit and with teams companywide

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Financial Crimes (BSA/AML, CIP, CDD, SAR, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring and Trade Finance)
• Innovative leader who will challenge the status quo, propose innovative ideas, and stand up for brave ideas to drive significant, measurable improvements.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL, SAS and/or Alteryx, including complex query development, data manipulation, performance optimization, and automation of solutions of medium to high technical complexity
• Proficient in Tableau and Alteryx for data visualization and workflow automation, enabling actionable insights and efficient reporting
• Excellent documentation skills and experience providing documentation guidance
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of systems of record, and data warehouses
• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to obtain or currently hold one or more of the following certifications: SAS Certified Big Data Professional, SAS Certified Data Scientist, Certification of Professional Achievement in Data Sciences, Certified Analytics Professional, CFE, CIA, CISA, CPA, CAMS, or CRCM

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position does not offer VISA sponsorship
• Hybrid work schedule

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.

$139,000.00 - $239,000.00

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
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