About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Audit Manager – Executive Director to lead a high-performing team within the Enterprise Technology Audit Group (ETAG). This leader will provide strategic oversight and execution of audit coverage across Wells Fargo’s core technology environments and Cybersecurity controls, including:
- Technology Infrastructure: Network, Mainframe, Midrange, Distributed Systems, Databases, Data Centers
- IT Operations: Technology Resiliency, Disaster Recovery, IT Service Management
- Cybersecurity Domains: Cyber Defense, Threat Intelligence, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Information Protection, SIEM, Governance
In this role, you will:
- Manage a team of 7-10 audit staff responsible for a defined segment of the Audit Plan
- Be responsible for resource management and assisting broader team in overall audit plan completion
- Assess associated risks and controls and complete engagements within their segment of the audit plan
- Plan and organize work in an annual cycle, not just project cycle
- Ensure audit engagements are risk-based, and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance
- Build and maintain a proficient team of auditors
- Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of development plans
- Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with leadership and other stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Audit
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
- Recruit, develop, motivate and retain infrastructure audit talent
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
- 7+ years of increasing responsibilities within IT audit, including experience leading and supervising audits (external and/or internal).
- Knowledge of IT, information security and Cloud management and control frameworks (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53, CIS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, FFIEC IT Examination Handbooks, COBIT, FedRAMP, ISO 2700x, ITIL).
- CCSP, CCAK and Ethical Hacker certifications would be highly regarded, as well as Cybersecurity Certificates from ISACA or ISC2, and Cloud related certifications.
- CISA or CISSP Certifications, or equivalent.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
- Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements.
- Familiarity with server, network, database, and application security hardening
- Hand-on technical experience in technologies such as Active Directory, Cybersecurity technologies, Operating systems and databases is beneficial.
- Strong experience with IT and Cybersecurity Governance
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Technology
- Experience at a large financial institution or Big 4 accounting firm
Job Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship
Pay Range
$139,000.00 - $239,000.00
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
17 Sep 2025
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.