**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior 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:** + Execute review activities in an effective manner, including leading high risk and/or complex operational process review in a matrixed environment, and communicates identified issues/findings to management and other interested parties. + Complete review activities on an accelerated schedule, raising schedule delays as needed while looking for opportunities to remediate schedule issues. + Lead and supports efforts to challenge risks in processes and evaluate and/or test controls designed to mitigate those risks, including evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, if applicable. + Escalate any potential issues discovered during the completion of review activities. Identifies potential corrective actions and follows through on reporting, escalation, and resolution. + Complete all testing and documentation under limited supervision and appropriately retains all work papers (testing schedule, templates, work-papers, deferrals, deviations, etc.). **Required Qualifications:** + 4+ 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. + 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. + Analytics experience with either of the following: SQL, SAS, Python. + Experience with other analytics, business intelligence, or database management tools such as Toad, DAX, Microsoft Power platform, or Alteryx is a plus. + 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. **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. $84,000.00 - $149,400.00 **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:** 11 Feb 2025 ***** **_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. **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-432827