Wells Fargo Assistant Vice President AVP / Independent Testing 

United States, Iowa, West Des Moines 

774232999

In this role, you will:

• Execute testing engagements (e.g. targeted reviews, issue validations) across all lines of businesses and functions in the enterprise (e.g. Wealth and Investment Management, Consumer and Small Business Banking, Consumer Lending, Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, etc.) in adherence with ITV policies and procedures - providing guidance and oversight to other ITV team members.

• Effective identify opportunities for, set criteria, and execute data driven testing.

• Effectively communicate the validation or testing process, status, and results to IT&V leadership, business, and risk partners.

• Write and/or review reports or presentations that clearly articulate the results/conclusions of testing, validation, or DDT activities.

• Effectively communicate with IT&V, Business, Risk, and other key stakeholder Leadership and escalate concerns or issues as appropriate.

• Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements.

• Provide credible challenge and recommendations to Business Leadership and other key cross functional stakeholders.

• Actively participate in learning & development opportunities to ensure the use of best-in-class processes and procedures.

• Assist in managing change to ensure an effective risk management program.

• Foster relationships with teams and collaborate across all other T&V teams effectively.

• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.

• Review, research, and provide credible challenge to moderate and complex corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution.

• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies, procedures, and tools.

• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework, ITV engagement model and the risk and control environment.

• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management, and lines of business regarding risk 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:

• 2+ years of independent risk and controls testing, Audit, regulatory and risk management experience.

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of law, rules and regulations regarding financial crimes including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Sanctions/Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

• Experience with automated or data driven testing a plus.

• Previous public accounting firm assurance experience.

• Ability to identify issues, risk and escalate to the appropriate party.

• Full testing lifecycle experience that includes determining scope, designing test scripts, executing tests, identifying, and escalating issues and risks, and documenting and reporting results.

• Issues management, validation, and tracking.

• Experience executing testing engagements, preferably of large scope with other testers.

• Experience providing “credible challenge” to business partners, when necessary.

• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to ask well-crafted questions and present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, good listener who engenders creative thinking and teamwork.

• Ability to develop and articulate sound proposals to stakeholders and leaders, and an ability to influence and drive timely decision making.

• Experience writing reports for senior leadership audience level.

• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing.

• Excellent Critical Thinking, Analytical skills, and attention to detail.

One or more of the following certifications is desired:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

• No relocation assistance is provided for this job.

• Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.

• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

• Ability to travel is up to 5%.

Posting Location:

• 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.