About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist in CSBB Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

• This role will be responsible for Second Line of Defense Testing to ensure compliance within Consumer and Small Business Banking. Specifically, this role will evaluate our first line business partners adherence to deposit regulations as well as UDAAP requirements.

• 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:

• Intermediate knowledge and experience identifying and explaining UDAAP risk
• Prior Outcome Based testing experience
• Experience with Consumer Compliance
• Ability to perform a review independently from start to finish within the allotted time.
• Strong testing/audit background, including experience with workpapers documentation experience (e.g., walkthroughs, workbooks, sampling, reports etc.)
• Test the control performance against regulations, policies and standards and rate the control effective, weak or needs improvement.
• Lead and execute on complex projects, balancing short-term and long-term priorities
• Strong workpapers documentation experience, including walkthroughs, reports
• Strong communication and written skills
• Working knowledge of outcome/incremental regulatory and corporate policy testing.

Job Locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• Fort Mill, SC
• Irving, TX
• West Des Moines, IA
• Minneapolis, MN
• Tempe, AZ
• St Louis, MO

Preferred location(s) listed above. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered for current Wells Fargo employees.

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, age, 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.