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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist in Corporate Risk as part of the Independent Testing and Validation team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

The Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework, and ensuring effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.

In this role, you will:

• 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 IT&V
• Support and implement 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 the risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, and management

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent, demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience providing "credible challenge" to business partners, when necessary, with the ability to lead through influence
• Ability to assess regulatory requirements, determine test scope, design test scripts, as well as executing, documenting, and reporting on compliance testing
• Experience testing policy and procedures/control testing within a regulatory space
• Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment, and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
• Regulatory compliance experience
• Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem-solving techniques
• Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to effectively interact with a broad range of risk professionals and senior management
• BS/BA degree or higher
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data and information, and translating it into clear digestible information per the audience
• Prior risk, compliance, or testing within the Mortgage, Home Equity, or Correspondent Lending environment

Job Expectations:

• Participate in 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 initiatives with low to moderate risk, and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution
• Present recommendations for resolving 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

Locations:

• Tempe, AZ
• Charlotte, NC
• Irving, TX
• Minneapolis, MN
• Saint Louis, MO
• West Des Moines, IA

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.