**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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/) .
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 role is in the Consumer Lending (CL) Issue Validation Testing team. The CL Independent Testing & Validation team is responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities across CL 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.
**In this role, you will:**
+ Participate in planning and scoping meetings with business stakeholders, partners, SMEs, etc. and draft related memos for lead/supervisor review.
+ Review RCSA risk assessment and other planning information to identify risks and controls, including shared controls, and EBCEs.
+ Research compliance requirements for MREs, understand key associated risks and controls, and assist determine engagement scope.
+ Review prior testing and findings completed by IT&V, Internal Audit or regulators to understand impact to engagement’s plan and scope.
+ Draft communication to notify business, Corporate Risk, and IT&V stakeholders of engagement commencement for lead/supervisor review.
+ Prepare documentation requests from business stakeholders in support of engagement execution for lead/supervisor review.
+ Participate in process walkthroughs and document narratives including key risks, controls, systems and stakeholders for lead/supervisor review.
+ Perform control design effectiveness assessment under lead/supervisor direction and review and document results.
+ Develop/update test scripts and determine sampling population and methodology under lead/supervisor direction and review.
+ Complete assigned testing activities exercising effective quality review behaviors and seek guidance through research and consultation with engagement management for areas of ambiguity and/or uncertainty.
+ Execute assigned testing activities under lead/supervisor direction; assess findings, and escalate/communicate to engagement management, business, partners and SMEs as applicable; document per procedural guidance.
+ Execute individual areas of responsibility according to established schedule timelines and raise delays to engagement management.
+ Assist in the review and challenge of remediation action plans ensuring appropriate to effectively address findings under lead/supervisor direction and review.
+ Assist preparing draft report for assigned areas of responsibility under lead/supervisor direction and review, following through on approvals per procedural guidance, and finalizing/distributing report along with ensuring proper retention.
+ Facilitate the completion and retention of engagement activities documentation and approvals obtained throughout the review lifecycle per procedural guidance.
+ Submit timely, accurate, and complete time entries for assigned testing engagements per established requirements.
+ Track and review established role utilization metrics and ensure adherence to targets.
+ Successfully complete all training and compliance requirements adhering to established due dates and identify opportunities for professional development.
**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 in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing.
+ Issues management, validation and tracking experience.
+ Previous Consumer Lending experience.
+ Ability to identify issues, risk and escalate to the appropriate party.
+ Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry, specifically consumer lending as it relates to compliance, risk management, or audit operations
+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
+ Ability to meet stringent deadlines with strong organization and prioritization skills.
+ Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Ability to research trends and analyze data.
**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
+ 1 N. 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:**
15 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 (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-464167