Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist.

In this role, you will:

Participate in less 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 according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing Support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management

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:

University degree in Business or related discipline 2+ years of relevant experience in risk management (includes compliance, operational risk, issue identification and validation, internal audit, business process management) 2+ years direct experience Audit, Risk and Control Testing Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC 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 testing policy, procedures, control, and business process testing Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability

Other Desired Skills:

Minimum two years at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in business process, regulatory, and/or business process, regulatory, advisory/consulting service. Experience supporting SOX/SOC, Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Int'l), Audits, or other control related assessments. 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 Strong team player and ability to work with minimum guidance

Job Expectations:

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

Posting End Date:

8 Jun 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.



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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