Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Chief Operating Office Shared Services

$84,000 - $149,400/Yr

Wells Fargo - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

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 focuses on developing methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise, ensuring effective testing, validation, and documentation of risk programs, risks, and controls according to established policies. The position involves executing testing engagements, collaborating with business partners, and leading process walkthroughs to enhance the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute or lead testing engagements for moderate to high-risk areas according to IT&V standards.
• Partner with business partners to develop scope and 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 for review.
• Complete assigned testing activities and assess findings, escalating as necessary.
• Present recommendations for resolving complex situations and develop expertise in risk management.
• 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.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal partners regarding risk management.

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 general and IT controls, business process, regulatory, or compliance audits.
• 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