Wells Fargo Independent Testing Specialist - Technology Strategy Digital & Innovation 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

789609962

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:

• 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.

• Experience within the financial services industry, especially in compliance, risk management, or internal audit.

• 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 with technology and data control testing, including performing testing and reviewing the work of less experienced team members.

• Strong testing/audit background, including preparing workpaper documentation, leading walkthroughs, utilizing sampling guidance, socializing issues, preparing reports, etc.

• Experience reviewing 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)

• Ability to lead and execute on complex projects, balancing short-term and long-term priorities.

• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently from start to finish within the allotted time.

• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and technology. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary.

Prefer one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)

• Certified Risk Professional Program (CRP)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

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

$63,600.00 - $113,000.00

13 Apr 2025

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

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