Independent Testing Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist

In this role, you will:

• Participate in less 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 according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing
• Support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ 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
• 2+ years of relevant experience in risk management (includes compliance, operational risk, issue identification and validation, internal audit, business process management), Technology Audit, Risk and Control Testing
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations
• Expert knowledge levels and understanding of Technology controls
• Good understanding of Technology domain and Infrastructure
• Experience in 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 in testing policy, procedures, control, and business process testing
• Experience in creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
• Minimum 2+ years at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in Technology testing, regulatory, and/or business process, advisory/consulting service.
• Experience supporting SOX/SOC, Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Int’l), Audits, or other technology control related assessments.
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong relationship management skills: ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships
• Strong team player and ability to work with minimum guidance

Job Expectations:

Responsibilities of the Specialist role include, but are not limited to:

• Completes review/testing activities on an accelerated schedule, raising schedule delays as needed while looking for opportunities to remediate schedule issues.
• Providing meaningful operational and compliance risks assessments of business processes.
• Strong analytical skills
• Supporting efforts to effectively challenge risks in processes and evaluate and/or test controls designed to mitigate those risks.
• Executing substantive and/or control testing with moderate supervision.
• Executing the test of design and operating effectiveness for RCSA (Risk & Compliance Self-Assessment) controls. 
• Completes all testing and documentation under limited supervision and appropriately retains all work papers (testing schedule, templates, work-papers, deferrals, deviations, etc.).  
• Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process related matters including evaluating severity of control deficiencies and related remediation efforts.
• Documenting test results and any issues identified while also providing recommendations to management.
• Providing Credible Challenge to the First Line Units as needed.
• Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment
• Chartered Accountant

• Certified Management Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• MBA Finance/PGDBA
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC)
• Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• Data Management information

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

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