Lead Independent Testing Officer

Lead Independent Testing Officer In Corporate Risk

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer in Corporate Risk as part of Enterprise Functions Testing and Validation.

The Lead Independent Testing Officer will focus on planning and leading issue validation review activities in order to provide an independent assessment of the appropriateness, completeness, effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions taken to address identified issues within Enterprise Functions. This individual will be responsible for executing against the strategic validation plan and credibly challenging business partners in order to provide quality validation results that improve business practices.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment.
• Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework.
• Review and research 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.
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics.
• Lead project teams and mentor individuals.

The successful candidate will focus on planning and leading issue validation review activities in order to provide an independent assessment of the appropriateness, completeness, effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions taken to address identified issues within Enterprise Functions. This individual will be responsible for executing against the strategic validation plan and credibly challenging business partners in order to provide quality validation results that improve business practices. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee issue and corrective action validation reviews, assist with program development, planning, and special initiatives.
• Exercise effective communications and promote positive client relations with business line team members and management.
• Collaborate with and report findings and recommendations to senior management concerning validation activities.
• Facilitate an efficient and valued validation review process. Thoroughly document and succinctly write test work summaries and compliance activity reports.
• Maintain authoritative knowledge and full understanding of laws and regulations, regulatory guidance, policy and procedure concerning all compliance functions reviewed.
• Understand and effectively apply the Corporate Regulatory Compliance Policy and Procedures and Operational Risk and Compliance Testing and Validation Standards.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced consultants as necessary.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 5+ 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 in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Control Testing.
• Critical Thinking and Analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management.
• Experience leading audits, compliance testing reviews, control testing or validation reviews of issues and corrective actions.
• Experience planning and performing validation testing within operational risk framework.
• Experience with the risk reporting tools to include, but not limited to: SHRP, SHRP Reporting, etc.
• Experience testing regulations, policy and procedures/control testing.
• Virtual leadership experience with ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of operational risk management procedures for lines of businesses within Enterprise Functions, risk mitigation or remediation.

Job Expectations:

Posting Locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• Minneapolis, MN
• Saint Louis, MO
• West Des Moines, IA
• Tempe, AZ
• Irving, TX

Preferred location(s) listed above. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered for current Wells Fargo employees.

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.

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

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.