About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Independent Testing Senior Manager In this role, you will: Manage a team of managers to accomplish department goals and priorities Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies Provide credible challenge to lines of business, across risk programs and the enterprise Develop, maintain and execute the Annual Plan Perform high risk quality reviews Identify repeat issues and ensure documented appropriately Triage critical or high risk issues and determine next steps Establish benchmarks for timely tracking and completion Lead initiatives that cross multiple lines of business in scope with significant impact or risk Identify and provide oversight and escalation of existing and emerging risk issues and common themes across business groups Lead high priority, high risk, or high complexity review activity engagements Provide transparency and accuracy to regulators, Audit, other internal risk and line of business stakeholders Build relationships with corporate, business heads, Legal, Audit, regulators and industry partners on risk related topics Provide status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews where warranted Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Independent Testing Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy Required Qualifications: 6+ years of Independent Testing, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 3+ years of management or leadership experience Desired Qualifications: Proficient at considering a broad range of issues in making decisions and holds oneself accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiating when needed. Proficiently builds constructive and effective relationships. Proficiently leads and challenges others to improve the organization. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and provide quick and well-thought through decisions. Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationship with key partners and senior management. Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with various levels of management, including senior leaders and executives. 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. Experience in Audit, Compliance, Risk and Testing. Critical Thinking and Analytical skills. Job Expectations: Lead Mangers & IC's in cross-functional teams in accomplishing goals and priorities Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the Enterprise in alignment with the Risk Management Framework Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies Develop, maintain, and execute the Annual Plan Assess, document, and communicate emerging risks, themes and identified issues to leadership and risk partners in a timely manner Ensure issues are identified and documented? Identify potential corrective actions, and follows through on reporting, escalation, and resolution Perform moderate to high risk quality reviews Lead implementation of complex and strategic initiatives with moderate risk and complexity Ensure plan includes targeted reviews based on risk and meets internal past due benchmarks Lead moderate to high risk or complexity review activity engagements Escalate any critical or high risk issues to appropriate leadership Manage communication and collaboration with business heads, Legal, Audit, and regulators on risk related topics Provide status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews where warranted Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Independent Testing Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
