About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist for the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework, and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies. The Independent Testing Specialist will contribute to a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals within Enterprise Function - Corporate Risk.
In this role, you will:

• Participates in engagements in a matrixed environment as an individual contributor under supervision primarily executing testing activities of low to moderate complexity.
• Understands Risk Management Framework, IT&V's policy and procedural guidance, three lines of defense risk management structure, and key risk and control concepts.
• Develops functional Knowledge in risks, controls, compliance, testing, assessment of findings, escalation and reporting.
• Gains knowledge of risk profile of engagement review's subject matter (i.e. LOB, Enterprise Function, risk program, etc.).
• Assesses adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and control environment and understands market/ business/ regulatory changes to determine impact to engagement's plan and scope.
• Completes assigned testing activities exercising effective quality review behaviors and seeks guidance for areas of ambiguity and/or uncertainty.
• Escalates potential findings to engagement management and follows through on reporting and resolution per procedural guidance.
• Collaborates internally with other IT&V team members in support of engagement's overall review activities in addition to the individual areas of responsibility.
• Builds constructive and effective relationships, exercising effective communication behaviors, and holds self-accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiates when needed.

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:

• Understanding of auditing/testing fundamentals.
• Understanding of risk and control fundamentals.
• Foundational understanding of the COSO Framework and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Job Expectations:
Posting Location:

• Charlotte, NC
• St. Louis, MO
• Minneapolis, MN
• West Des Moines, IA
• Irving, TX
• Tempe, AZ
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:
20 Aug 2024
*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 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.
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