Independent Testing Senior Manager - Chief Operating Office

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Senior Manager in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
The Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
The Independent Testing Senior Manager to manage an independent testing team responsible for coverage of Chief Operating Office.
In this role, you will:

• Manage a to accomplish department goals and priorities.
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across assigned portfolios in alignment with the Risk Management Framework.
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
• Provide credible challenge to lines of business, across risk programs and the enterprise.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Annual Plan.
• Perform high risk quality reviews.
• Identify repeat issues and ensure documented appropriately.
• Triage critical or high-risk issues and determine next steps.
• Establish benchmarks for timely tracking and completion.
• Lead initiatives that cross multiple lines of business in scope with significant impact or risk.
• Identify and provide oversight and escalation of existing and emerging risk issues and common themes across business groups.
• Lead high priority, high risk, or high complexity review activity engagements.
• Provide transparency and accuracy to regulators, Audit, other internal risk and line of business stakeholders.
• Build relationships with corporate, business heads, Legal, Audit, regulators and industry partners on risk related topics.
• Provide status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews where warranted.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Independent Testing.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Independent Testing, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Chief Operating Office.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products, and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations.
• Experience at a public accounting firm with experience in business process, regulatory, or audit and or business process.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial industry.
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience.
• Experience evaluating compliance with global regulations for financial services.
• Experience evaluating operational risk for financial services.
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously with proven supervisory methods to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Ability to influence senior management agreement on risk-based findings and recommendations.
• Strong ability to research, trend, and analyze data.
• Ability to adapt and rapidly adjust to changes in the environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with various levels of management including senior executive level leaders.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and technology, including the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate.
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.

One or more of the following certifications is desired:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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
• 600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
• 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd. W - Irving, TX
• 1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
• 1N Jefferson Avenue - St Louis, MO

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$159,000.00 - $279,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:
29 Sep 2025
* 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
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