Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Chief Operating Office Shared Services

$84,000 - $149,400/Yr

Wells Fargo - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Chief Operating Office Shared Services as part of Corporate Risk. This role involves executing and leading testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas, ensuring effective testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls. The position requires collaboration with business partners to develop testing strategies and evaluate processes to mitigate risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute or lead testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas according to IT&V standards.
• Partner with business partners to understand the environment and develop scope/approach for testing and validation.
• Ensure effective testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls.
• Lead process walkthroughs and document narratives including key risks, controls, systems, and stakeholders.
• Complete assigned testing activities and assess findings, escalating issues as necessary.
• Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and develop expertise in risk management framework.
• Follow through on reporting and resolution of open testing/validation 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 within 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 general and IT controls, business process, regulatory, or compliance audits.
• Strong testing/audit background, including preparing workpaper documentation and leading walkthroughs.
• Strong ability to research, trend, and analyze data to create efficient testing strategies.
• Experience with technology and data control testing, including performing and reviewing the work of less experienced team members.
• Knowledge of Technology and Information Security Frameworks and standards (COBIT, COSO, FFIEC, NIST, ISO).
• Ability to lead and execute on complex projects, balancing short-term and long-term priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to implement processes to mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated 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