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.