Lead Independent Testing Officer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
• Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework
• Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics
• Lead project teams and mentor individuals

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• University degree in Business or related discipline
• 10+ years of Overall experience with 8+ years of relevant experience in risk management (includes control testing, compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, business process management)
• Hands on experience of leading end to end engagements in control testing, compliance testing, or audit functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry, including compliance, risk management, and/or audit operations.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Minimum 2 years at Big Four/Global Banks with experience in business process, regulatory, audit and/or advisory/consulting services
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and other key stakeholders. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues where necessary.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Chartered Accountancy (CA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Job Expectations:

• Lead initiatives executing high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment.
• Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework.
• Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls.
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics.
• Lead project teams and mentor individuals