Job Description

Department Overview The Independent Testing & Validation 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. About the Role This role is in the Corporate Risk within Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V). This is a centralized team, operates as a second line of defense key Corporate Risk processes and major requirements. The team is an integral part of the Company\'s control environment and provides credible challenge to relevant participants in the reporting processes. This team has enterprise-wide exposure to lines of business, regulatory and risk reporting stakeholders as well as internal audit. Market : Responsibilities of the Specialist role include, but are not limited to: May serve in either a testing execution and/or lead capacity, participating in testing engagements in a matrixed environment, and communicating emerging risks to management Supporting efforts to effectively challenge risks in the end-to-end reporting processes and evaluate controls designed to mitigate those risks Partnering with business partners to understand the environment and related initiatives to develop appropriate and complementary testing procedures Executing testing requirements with supervision Documenting test results and timely escalation of exceptions identified Providing credible challenge as needed Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment The successful candidate will be a team player and a self-starter who is accustomed to working in complex organizations, partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, and achieving results. Candidates with experience in Model Risk, EUCT governance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Controls testing, are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications 3-5 years of relevant experience risk & control evaluation through design and performance testing and risk management (includes model risk, compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, business process management) Desired Qualifications Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting Big four public accounting experience A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important Specialized knowledge or prior Model Risk, EUCT governance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management testing or review experience 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 Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Experience supporting Regulatory Exams and Audits Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo Strong organization and prioritization skills Strong relationship management skills ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships 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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