Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Chief Operating Office Shared Services

$84,000 - $149,400/Yr

Wells Fargo - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist to join the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) team within Corporate Risk. This role focuses on executing and leading testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas, ensuring compliance with IT&V standards and policies. The specialist will collaborate with business partners to develop testing strategies, document processes, and communicate findings effectively, contributing to the overall risk management framework of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute or lead testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas according to IT&V standards.
• Partner with business partners to understand processes and develop testing scope and procedures.
• Ensure effective testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls.
• Lead process walkthroughs and document narratives for review.
• Complete assigned testing activities and assess findings, escalating issues as necessary.
• Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and develop expertise in risk management.
• Report and escalate issues/challenges and follow through on open testing items.
• Communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing.
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.
• Act as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Independent Testing experience or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Experience at a Big Four or regional public accounting firm with knowledge of general and IT controls, business processes, and compliance audits.
• Strong testing/audit background, including workpaper documentation and leading walkthroughs.
• Ability to research, trend, and analyze data for testing strategies.
• Experience with technology and data control testing.
• Knowledge of Technology and Information Security Frameworks and standards (COBIT, COSO, FFIEC, NIST, ISO).
• Ability to lead and execute complex projects independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing and reviewing testing strategies and methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in influencing business units to implement risk mitigation processes.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement