Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Chief Operating Office Shared Services

$84,000 - $149,400/Yr

Wells Fargo - West Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Des Moines, IA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) team as part of Corporate Risk. This role is responsible for executing and leading testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas, ensuring effective testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls. The position involves collaboration with business partners to develop testing strategies and procedures, as well as presenting recommendations for resolving complex situations.

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.
• Communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing.
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal partners regarding risk management.
• 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, especially in compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Experience at a Big Four or regional public accounting firm with experience in audits and advisory services.
• Strong testing/audit background, including preparing workpaper documentation and leading walkthroughs.
• Ability to research, trend, and analyze data to create 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 on complex projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing and reviewing testing strategies and methodologies.
• Demonstrated success with 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