Independent Testing Director

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Director...

In this role, you will :

• Manage a team from cross-functional managers in accomplishing group strategic priorities
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise 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
• Oversee development and design of methodologies and standards for companywide testing
• Ensure effective and appropriate staffing levels and testing inventory for risk programs, risks, and controls
• Lead Independent Testing team to evaluate effectiveness of controls and business processes to manage and mitigate risk and assess effectiveness of completed corrective actions
• Oversee programs or initiatives related to a line of business or an Enterprise strategy with considerable impact across the Enterprise and externally
• Take ownership of line of business or regional programs to ensure effective, efficient and accurate testing and validation
• Serve as primary interface and represent with corporate, business heads, Legal, Audit, regulators, industry partners, stakeholders, elected officials and trade groups on risk related topics
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Independent Testing
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

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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 as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada : Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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