Senior Lead Independent Testing Officer - Chief Operating Office

Wells Fargo - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Tempe, AZ

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist within the Corporate Risk organization, specifically supporting the Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) Team focused on the Chief Operating Office (COO). This role involves providing independent risk leadership and assessment, fostering collaboration across IT&V teams, and ensuring effective testing and validation of business functions and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex customer remediation testing engagements.
• Serve as a testing subject matter expert with considerable risk and business acumen.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and control environments.
• Determine engagement scope and approach for management approval.
• Oversee engagement execution activities and perform quality reviews.
• Lead report preparation, review, and distribution activities ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support engagement needs.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships through effective communication.
• Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements.
• Provide credible challenge and recommendations to IT&V Leadership.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Independent Testing experience or equivalent work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the financial industry.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to influence business units.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience at a public accounting firm in business process or regulatory audit.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• One or more certifications such as CIA, CPA, CRCM, or CISA.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule available.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Support for professional development and training.