About this role:

The Wealth and Investment Management Testing & Validation (WIM T&V) team, under Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V), is seeking an experienced Independent Testing Manager professional to join the Team.

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In this role, you will:

• Develop and lead training, conduct interviews, perform onboarding activities, report and present results to executives, develop desktop procedures, etc
• Manage 7+ testing professionals
• Write and/or review reports or presentations that clearly articulate the results/conclusions of validation activities
• Propose any process improvements to IT&V Practices team for updates to the IMTV Policy, Procedures, and Templates relating to remediation validation activities
• Ensure effective change management process regarding any Customer Remediation policy and procedure updates
• Manage a portfolio of validations for progress and timelines
• Escalate at-risk validations to leadership
• Foster strong relationships with team and collaborate across other all T&V teams effectively
• Plan and oversee validation testing within required timeframes and in accordance with established processes and procedures
• Ensure the lead is effectively communicating the validation process, status, and results to business and risk partners
• Provide credible challenge and recommendations resulting from validation work to risk and business partners
• Review Validation Testing quality assurance metrics and take appropriate actions to address areas requiring attention
• Identify learning & development opportunities to ensure T&V testing and validation resources are using the best-in-class processes and procedures when validating issues

Required Qualifications, US:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiar with considering a broad range of issues in making decisions, and holds oneself accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiating when needed
• Proficiently balances tasks and concerns for people's needs
• Familiar with building constructive and effective relationships
• Familiar with leading and challenging others to improve the organization
• Is the subject matter expert on testing topics, risk types, line of business process walkthroughs, test results, quality assurance, researching, and issue identification
• Can expertly evaluate both the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems and internal controls; while analyzing business and/or systems changes to determine impact
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial industry
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
• 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.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability

Job Expectations:

Posting Locations:

• Charlotte, NC
• Fort Mill, SC
• Irving, TX
• West Des Moines, IA
• Minneapolis, MN
• Tempe, AZ
• St Louis, MO

Preferred location(s) listed above. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be considered for current Wells Fargo employees

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.

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