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:
- Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations
- A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
- Big four public accounting experience
- A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
- Knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting e.g. Federal Reserve, Financial Conduct Authority, OCC, SEC etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding SOX Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
- Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
- 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 creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Experience supporting Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Int’l), Audits, or other regulatory reporting 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
Job Expectations:
- Experience in Independent Testing, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- This role is in the Regulatory Reporting Incremental Compliance (RRIC) team within Independent Testing & Validation. RRIC is a centralized team, operates as a second line of defense over the regulatory and risk report production processes subject to BCBS 239 requirements. The team is an integral part of the Company’s control environment and provides credible challenge to relevant participants in the reporting processes. RRIC has enterprise-wide exposure to lines of business, regulatory and risk reporting stakeholders as well as the external financial reporting and regulatory reporting infrastructures and frequently coordinates with internal audit.
8 May 2025
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.