**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a Independent Testing Specialist. The Independent Testing and Validation (IT&V) group is responsible for establishing and maintaining a consolidated Enterprise Testing program at the corporate level. Independent Testing and Validation is responsible for developing a common methodology and standards, providing governance and oversight, executing testing; and conducting horizontal reviews. Testing and validation teams are responsible for implementing the Enterprise Testing methodology, standards, and executing group specific testing. The Independent Testing and Validation Team is seeking a Specialist to support IT&V Chief Operating Office testing team. **In this role, you will:** + Participate in moderate to high risk or complex review activities in a matrixed environment and communicate emerging risks to management within Independent Testing. + 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. **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. **Desired Qualifications:** + 2+ years relevant experience in risk management (includes control testing, issue identification and validation, compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, business process management) Testing, Audit, regulatory and risk management experience. + Ability to identify issues, risk and escalate to the appropriate party. + Full testing lifecycle experience that includes determining scope, designing test scripts, executing tests, identifying and escalating issues and risks, and documenting and reporting results. + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Issues management, validation and tracking. + Experience leading testing engagements, preferably of large scope, while leading other testers and resources. + Experience providing “credible challenge” to business partners, when necessary, with the ability to lead through influence. + Experience writing reports for senior leadership audience level. + Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing. + Critical Thinking and Analytical skills. + Experience in business process, regulatory, audit and/or advisory/consulting services. + Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk. + Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and technology. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary. **Job Expectations:** + Chartered Accountant, partially qualified. + Certified Public Accountant (CPA). + Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). + MBA Finance/PGDBA. + Shift timings: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM **Posting End Date:** 19 Nov 2024 **_*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. **Applicants with Disabilities** To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) . **Drug and Alcohol Policy** Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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. **Req Number:** R-408223