Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Finance

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Finance group as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The IT&V team is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist to support the IT&V Enterprise Functions (EF) Finance testing and validation team. This role will contribute to a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals with subject matter expertise in a financial institution. Finance functions, including but not limited to financial planning & analysis, cost allocations, stress testing, product control and pricing, international business/regional reporting, Treasury support activities, SEC and regulatory reporting, and internal control frameworks for financial reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Serving in either a testing execution and/or lead capacity, participating in complex testing engagements in a matrixed environment, and communicating emerging risks to management
• Leading and supporting efforts to effectively challenge risks in the end-to-end reporting processes and evaluate controls designed to mitigate those risks
• Partnering with business partners to understand the environment and related initiatives to develop appropriate and complementary testing procedures
• Executing substantive outcome-based testing of regulatory and risk reports with limited supervision
• Documenting test results and timely escalation of exceptions identified 
• Proactively communicating issues to stakeholders including ownership, while providing recommendations to management
• Developing clear and concise reporting to be shared with IT&V management and Front-Line Units
• Lead or participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk management

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Public accounting firm experience in business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service
• 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. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary
• Exposure to bank financial reporting requirements, such as familiarity with CCAR related processes
• Foundational understanding of Finance functions and related supervisory expectations for large financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of the COSO Framework and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs
• Experience using and/or knowledge of key risk and control considerations for key finance applications and tools
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to research trends and analyze data
• Ability to drive and lead organizational change, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to management conflict and provide quick and well-thought through decisions
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationship with key partners and senior management
• Articulate, poised and comfortable in direct interaction with senior lines of business partners, Compliance, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit
• Relevant advanced/post-graduate degree

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)
• Certified Risk Professional Program (CRP)

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

Posting Locations:

• 401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC

Posting End Date: 

1 May 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.