About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer in Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Independent Testing & Validation 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.

The Independent Testing and Validation Team is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer to support the IT&V Customer Remediation validation team. In this position, the individual will serve as the lead data testing resource, coordinating analytical support with the Customer Remediation Validation team. This position will report to the Data Testing Senior Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Successfully lead and manage multiple projects across a wide array of highly complex subject areas (e.g., supporting CR team) while ensuring high quality outcomes are achieved and effectively communicated to management.

• Develop, implement, and manage process to provide review and credible challenge to work products completed by other analytic resources on the team.

• Partner with analytic and business resources to navigate large, complex technology environments.

• Review and perform detailed code reviews, identifying anomalies and other potential data quality concerns.

• Utilize advanced data analytics skills and specialized knowledge to independently research issues relating to data integrity driving to root cause.

• Partner with CRV team members to educate them on the data received and design strategies to analyze the data including creation of data subsets or calculated fields.

• Document data acquisition procedures performed and summarize relevant system access.

• Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT&V functions.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Technology experience with any of the following: SQL, SAS, Toad, PowerShell, VBA, DAX, etc.

• Experience gathering, analyzing and interpreting large datasets.

• Strong ability to retrieve data from various information systems.

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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

• Ability to summarize and recommend new strategies/solutions.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong ability to research, trend, and analyze data.

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executives.

• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing.

• Critical Thinking and Analytical skills.

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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

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

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