Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Finance, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Finance group as part of Corporate Risk. The IT&V team is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist to support the IT&V Enterprise Functions (EF) Finance testing and validation team. This role will contribute to a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals with subject matter expertise in a financial institution. Finance functions, including but not limited to financial planning & analysis, cost allocations, stress testing, product control and pricing, international business/regional reporting, Treasury support activities, SEC and regulatory reporting, and internal control frameworks for financial reporting.

Job Responsibility:

Serving in either a testing execution and/or lead capacity, participating in complex testing engagements in a matrixed environment, and communicating emerging risks to management
Leading and 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 substantive outcome-based testing of regulatory and risk reports with limited supervision
Documenting test results and timely escalation of exceptions identified
Proactively communicating issues to stakeholders including ownership, while providing recommendations to management
Developing clear and concise reporting to be shared with IT&V management and Front-Line Units
Lead or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing
Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables
Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment
Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk management

Requirements:

4+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Public accounting firm experience in business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service
Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk
Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary
Exposure to bank financial reporting requirements, such as familiarity with CCAR related processes
Foundational understanding of Finance functions and related supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
Strong knowledge of the COSO Framework and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs
Experience using and/or knowledge of key risk and control considerations for key finance applications and tools
Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing
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
Ability to research trends and analyze data
Ability to drive and lead organizational change, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to management conflict and provide quick and well-thought through decisions
Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationship with key partners and senior management
Articulate, poised and comfortable in direct interaction with senior lines of business partners, Compliance, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit
Relevant advanced/post-graduate degree

Nice to have:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
Certified Risk Professional Program (CRP)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Expiration:
May 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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