AVP - Finance Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Finance Analyst

In this role, you will:

• Participate in functions related to financial research and reporting

• Forecast analysis of key metrics, as well as other financial consulting related to business performance, operating and strategic reviews

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the scope of responsibilities

• Research moderate to complex financial data in support of management decision-making for a business

• Create and communicate various activities such as product pricing, product, and portfolio performance

• Exercise independent judgment to guide key metrics forecasting, closing data and validation

• Present recommendations for resolving all aspects of delivering key forecasting projections as well as financial reporting to support monthly and quarterly forecasting

• Develop expertise on reporting that meets brand standards and internal control standards

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong Analytical skills

• Certifications in Risk Management courses

• Ability to identify risk and controls, to create remediation plans, remediation success criteria and control documentation

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal); ability to concisely articulate complex concepts in a clear manner. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Understanding of audit lifecycle and methodology

• Technical understanding of specific business operations, processes, products, and customer interactions where they manifest risk

Job Expectations:

• Partner with key oversight partners (Business Control Executive, COSO, CMoR, Finance Governance, Audit) team to design an optimized control environment and appropriate risk assessment ratings around all EAA processes

• Identify and extend controls to contributing partners as determined needed and relevant including procedures, training and overview functions

• Execute on financial control framework across all EAA processes

• Continually assess the overall risk framework and identify additional needed controls or enhancements to existing controls to mitigate those risks

• Maintain appropriate risk and control processes documentation

• Requires an understanding of COSO Framework and implement the same in the processes under EAA (Expense Analytics & Allocation)

• Partner with Business Control Leaders to ensure issues are appropriately identified

• Manage issue lifecycle from intake to closure

• Review and perform QA for all issues and corrective action materials

• Advice, counsel, training and awareness on policy and procedure requirements

Posting End Date: 

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.