**About this role:**

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Director 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 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 Enterprise Functions Testing & Validation (EF T&V) team, under Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V), is seeking an Independent Testing Director to support Centralized Issue Validation for all of Enterprise Functions (Human Resources, Corporate Risk, Finance, Public Affairs, Legal and Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion).

**In this role, you will:**

+ Build and lead a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals with subject matter expertise in issue validation.

+ Develop and maintain the Annual Test Plan. Provide all required updates throughout the year accurately and timely. Ensure that the plan meets any internal past due benchmarks.

+ Ensure teams execute validation in an effective manner with high quality, according to IT&V Standards and other applicable policies.

+ Provide guidance on key scoping decisions including those tied to high-risk items.

+ Provide thoughtful credible challenge internally and to LOBs, cross-enterprise and across other corporate risk programs.

+ Own accountability for ongoing updates to key business stakeholders on the status of the program and potentially on specific reviews where warranted.

+ Partner closely with Control Executive and line of business stakeholders.

+ Own relationship and maintain transparency and accuracy with regulators and internal audit as well as other internal risk stakeholders, as needed.

+ Develop and lead a high-performing team that maintains a strong risk culture that identifies and provides oversight and escalation of existing and emerging compliance and operational risk issues across business groups through driving strategic initiatives across IT&V.

+ Create a culture of excellence by proactively attracting, retaining and developing a team of talented and diverse operational risk and compliance professionals to support the execution of the Testing and Validation program.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ 8+ years of experience in Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

+ 4+ years of Management experience

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Extensive experience designing and executing enterprise testing and validation programs, including the development of consistent standards and testing methodologies for compliance and operational risk testing.

+ Extensive experience supporting a large complex business with a particular focus on Enterprise Functions and/or Issue Validation.

+ Extensive understanding of law, rules and regulations that are integral to Enterprise Functions.

+ Experience leading large teams.

+ Demonstrative experience transforming organizations that have included automation.

+ Expert-level knowledge of industry standards and best practices around monitoring, testing, assurance and risk management processes.

+ Deep understanding of the ever-evolving governance and regulatory environments.

+ Organizational courage and willingness to make tough, informed decisions and thoughtfully share independent perspectives.

+ Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to translate ambiguous ideas/issues into well-defined plans/solutions with a track-record for delivering results.

+ Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to ask well-crafted questions and present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, good listener who engenders creative thinking and teamwork.

+ An ability to develop and articulate sound proposals to key stakeholders, and an ability to influence and drive timely decision making.

+ Proven ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and constituencies, including business leaders, legal, audit and multiple U.S. and non-U.S. regulators.

+ Proven experience establishing a large-scale vision, developing the strategy to support the vision, gaining consensus across key functional leadership areas through effective communication and successful delivery against goals and objectives.

+ Experience driving large-scale organizational change.

+ Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, ensuring proper staffing and expertise, and manage the establishment of major policies and relevant compliance programs across major business divisions within a large and complex organization.

+ Ethical integrity and proven ability to serve as a role model by reinforcing and demonstrating to your employees the core values and behavioral expectations contained in Wells Fargo's Vision, Values & Goals.

+ Advanced Degree preferred (Masters, MBA, or JD).

+ Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing.

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

**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

+ 7000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

+ 1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ

+ 250 E John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX

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:**

11 May 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 .

**Drug and Alcohol Policy**

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

**Company:** WELLS FARGO BANK

**Req Number:** R-364396-5

**Updated:** Sun May 05 00:00:00 UTC 2024

**Location:** TEMPE,Arizona