In this role, you will:
Responsibilities of the Independent Testing Specialist role include, but are not limited to:
- 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
- Executing substantive testing including end-to-end transaction & non-transaction testing of regulatory and risk reports with supervision
- Documenting test results and timely escalation of exceptions identified
- Providing credible challenge to the First Line Units as needed
- Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment
- The successful candidate will be a team player and a self-starter who is accustomed to working in complex organizations, partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, and achieving results. Candidates with experience in preparing or reviewing regulatory returns including capital adequacy, liquidity coverage, recovery planning etc. are encouraged to apply.
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
- Relevant experience in regulatory reporting and risk management (includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, business process management) or 2+ years of financial services industry experience
- Hands on experience in regulatory reporting and testing
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
26 Aug 2024
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.