Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Branch Banking

About this role:

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. T