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Wells Fargo

Lead Independent Testing Officer

Bangalore, India

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
  • Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
  • Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework
  • Review and research 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
  • Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics
  • Lead project teams and mentor individuals
Required Qualifications:

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  • 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:
  • 10+ years of Independent Testing experience, Internal Audit or equivalent experience
  • -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.
Job Expectations:
  • Successfully lead and manage multiple projects across a wide array of highly complex subject areas while ensuring high quality outcomes are achieved and effectively communicated to management.
    -Facilitate the identification of opportunities to utilize data analysis in the assessment of risk and controls.
    -Navigate within technology environments to locate validate, extract, and format data for data analysis testing.
    -Developing moderate to complex data analysis applications using tools such as SQL and/or SAS; developing data analysis applications based on existing routines; working on exception/trend analysis of historical information and incorporating predictive analysis methods; assessing and accurately interpreting data analysis results; proposing solutions to root causes of identified conditions; navigating within technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis. Provides individualized training regarding data analysis methods and tools.
    -Partner with Testing and Validation teams to train and mentor teams in the use of data analysis and data analysis tools.
    -Effectively document the analysis in accordance with Wells Fargo's Testing and Validation policy.
    -Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT&V functions
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.

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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-361886
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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