Veteran Experienced Talent (VET) Program: Independent Testing Specialist

About this role:
The Veteran Experienced Talent (VET) Program is a 6-week direct hire program dedicated to hiring military talent. Veterans are hired as full-time employees and will receive support and coaching aimed at supporting transition into Wells Fargo. The program includes a two-day Military Orientation led by the Military Talent Strategic Sourcing (MTSS) Team or Learning and Development Facilitators. Weekly professional development sessions are held to ease transition, network, and build camaraderie within the cohort. In addition, VET Program Alumni are available to mentor and support hires.
If you are a problem-solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, working hard to achieve a goal, learning new things, and improving yourself, the VET Program is a great fit for you. Successful candidates are team-players who work well in a collaborative environment and have strong situational analysis skills. All ranks are encouraged to apply however this program is NOT DOD SkillBridge eligible since it's a Wells Fargo paid program.
We believe each of our employees offer something extraordinary and we consider military experience a tremendous asset to our work environment. That's why we're committed to hiring military veterans, veterans with disabilities, military families, and active military Reserve and National Guard personnel.
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Program Expectations:

• Service in any branch of the United States military
• Must be able to start on the anticipated start date
• Must be off active duty no later than the anticipated start date
  Exceptions: terminal leave and/or traditional Guard or Reserve status. These are eligible

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist. As a part of Wells Fargo's second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, covers jobs responsible for development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities and ensuring and performing effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risks and controls according to standards and other applicable policies As a part of Wells Fargo's second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, covers jobs responsible for development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities and ensuring and performing effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risks and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
In this role, you will:

• 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 IT&V.
• Participate in process walkthroughs and document narratives including key risks, controls, systems and stakeholders for lead/supervisor review.
• Support the use of data testing strategies by utilizing data profiling, data analysis, and data mapping.
• Execute assigned testing activities exercising effective quality review behaviors and seek guidance through research and consultation with engagement management; assess findings, and escalate/communicate to engagement management, business, partners as applicable.
• Participate in less complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework.
• 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 less 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.
• Follow through on reporting, escalation of issues/challenges, and resolution of open testing/validation items.
• Operate in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within IT&V.
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.
• Act as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment.

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:

• Service in any branch of the United States military.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
• Experience with prompt engineering, refining prompts, and evaluating outputs from AI models.
• Experience at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in IT General Controls, automated controls, business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and technology and consumer compliance experience preferred.
• Strong testing/audit background, including preparing workpaper documentation, leading walkthroughs, utilizing sampling guidance, socializing issues, preparing reports, etc.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to create efficient and comprehensive testing strategies.
• Knowledge of analytics and presentation tools such as SQL, Tableau, SAS, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.
• Experience within the financial services industry, especially in compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Experience with technology, data, and compliance control testing.
• Experience creating and executing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of Technology and Information Security Frameworks and standards (COBIT, COSO, FFIEC, NIST, ISO).
• Strong relationship management skills; ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently from start to finish within the allotted time.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and strong organization and ability to prioritize.

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
• 1N Jefferson Avenue - St Louis, MO
• 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
• 1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
• 250 E John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX

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.
$68,000.00 - $114,000.00
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 Jul 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.
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