Quality Assurance Analyst – Testing Operational Risk

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to support Commercial Banking Operations (CBO), Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Wealth Investment Management (WIM). The Wholesale Operations Quality Assurance Team is part of the Wholesale/Global Operations team supporting Commercial Banking Operations (CBO), Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), and Wealth Investment Management (WIM). The Wholesale Operations Quality Assurance Team perform quality assurance on transactions anchored in lending (e.g., bilateral loans, syndicated, trade finance, leasing, inventory financing, etc.). This is not Information Technology (IT) testing. this is Quality Assurance (QA) team focus is on testing process and controls in place to mitigate operational risk. In this role, you will: Examine and research complex programs, processes, claims, documentation, or files to ensure compliance with internal company requirements or agency or government regulations Perform advanced, comprehensive reviews of multiple types of executive resolution transactions and case reviews within a business line Identify risks and problem areas and recommend improvements Research risks and develop solutions for problems identified Perform branch or office inspections on key controls, procedural, or policy inspection points to ensure compliance with company requirements, agency or government regulations Evaluate staff knowledge and compliance with governing policies, procedures and regulations Provide support for exam management activities and any other initiatives as needed Mentor less experienced staff and assist with their development Consult with leadership related to results of assessment Communicate overall process or transaction quality Provide feedback to appropriate contacts regarding identified material deficiencies or issues including identification of inconsistencies Required Qualifications: 2 years of Quality Assurance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 1 years of Operational Risk Management experience Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in compliance and controls Testing Commercial Banking Operations Booking Experience Wholesale Lending Operations Experience Commercial Real Estate Experience Knowledge of systems such as AFS, Blast, Credit Bridge Technical Workflow, Loan IQ, FileNet, FRED, nCino, GSS, ICMP. Participate in initiatives and deliverables within business and contribute to large-scale, cross-functional planning related to mitigation of current and emerging business risk issues and concerns Assess, analyze, and design moderately complex controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoring Independently make decisions and resolve moderately complex issues while leveraging solid understanding of the business’s functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; lead peers and key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to address current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance or support in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategies Partner with peers and the business in interactions with external parties to support appropriateness and timeliness of response, and effectiveness of communications and materials Support performance of less experienced staff and the overall effectiveness of activities relating to risk mitigation or control efforts on behalf of the business; proactively provide feedback and present ideas for improving or implementing associated processes and tools Perform complex administrative, transactional, monitoring, reporting, and coordination tasks Interact with immediate team, functional area, and internal peers outside of work group on a wide range and variety of information Job Expectations: Ability to work a hybrid schedule Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Posting End Date: 23 Apr 2025 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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