Wells Fargo – Independent Testing Specialist – Enterprise Functions Issue Validation – Saint Louis, MO

Job title: Independent Testing Specialist - Enterprise Functions Issue Validation Company: Wells Fargo Job description: About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist to join the Enterprise Functions team as part of Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) in Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at . A successful Independent Testing Specialist will focus on planning and leading issue validation review activities in order to provide an independent assessment of the appropriateness, completeness, effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions taken to address identified issues within Enterprise Functions. This individual will be responsible for executing against the strategic validation plan and credibly challenging business partners in order to provide quality validation results that improve business practices. In this role, you will: • Lead or assist with issue and corrective action validation reviews, assist with program development, planning, and special initiatives • Exercise effective communications and promote positive client relations with business line team members and management • Collaborate with and report findings and recommendations to senior management concerning validation activities • Facilitate an efficient and valued validation review process. Thoroughly document and succinctly write test work summaries and compliance activity reports • Maintain authoritative knowledge and full understanding of laws and regulations, regulatory guidance, policy and procedure concerning all compliance functions reviewed • Understand and effectively apply the Corporate Regulatory Compliance Policy and Procedures and Operational Risk and Compliance Testing and Validation Standards • Provide guidance and support to less experienced consultants as necessary. • 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, US: • 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: • Previous public accounting firm experience • Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing • Critical Thinking and Analytical skills • Advanced Microsoft Office skills • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to interact with all levels of an organization • Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members • Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment • Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management • Experience leading audits, compliance testing reviews, or validation reviews of issues and corrective actions • Experience planning and performing validation testing within operational risk framework • Experience with the risk reporting tools to include, but not limited to: SHRP, SHRP Reporting, etc. • Experience testing regulations, policy and procedures/control testing • Virtual leadership experience with ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment • Knowledge and understanding of operational risk management procedures for lines of businesses within EF, risk mitigation or remediation Job Expectations: Position Location: • Charlotte, NC • Fort Mill, SC • Minneapolis, MN • West Des Moines, IA • St. Louis, MO • Irving, TX • Tempe, AZ Preferred location(s) listed above. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered for current Wells Fargo employees. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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. Expected salary: Location: Saint Louis, MO Apply for the job now!