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About this role

The COO Independent Testing and Validation Team is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer to support the COO testing and validation team. In this position, the individual will serve as the lead data testing resource, coordinating analytical support.

In this role, you will

Responsibilities of the Officer role include, but are not limited to

  • Successfully lead and manage multiple projects across a wide array of 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.

Required Qualifications, US

  • 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

Job Expectations

  • Job Locations
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Irving, TX
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Tempe, AZ
  • St Louis, MO
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.

Posting End Date

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

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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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