Wells Fargo

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist 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.

This position will be a data tester on the Remediation Validation ARDT team. They will be responsible for performing review of the code used for population waterfalls and data analytics for specific remediations. They need to be able to understand and explain what the code is doing and challenge any areas that are not appropriately documented in the code. Additionally, they need to be able to then re-execute the code in SQL / SAS and compare results to what was identified in the remediation in terms of the customer population and financial impact.

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.
• Contribute to large scale planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.
• Review and research moderately complex potential corrective actions, and follow through on reporting, escalation, and resolution.
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment.
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, management and lines of business regarding risk 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:

• Experience with read and write code using SQL / SAS.
• Perform critical thinking and communicate review and challenge of code logic.
• Experience documenting testing results.
• Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets; ability to retrieve data from various information systems.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to research trends and analyze data.
• 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.

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.

$63,600.00 - $113,000.00

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:

16 Jun 2025

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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.

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.