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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Independent Testing Manager In this role, you will: Manage a team of managers 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 Manages a team of Associate Managers, Officers and/or Specialists-Sr. Specialists or cross-functional teams in accomplishing goals and priorities Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls Provides status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews where warranted. Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, regulatory bodies and stakeholders to resolve risk related topics Lead project teams Strong people management and Leadership skills focused on Coaching & Developing teams, creating High Performing teams and by driving the team towards excellence Required Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 2+ years of Leadership experience Desired Qualifications: Good experience in Control testing, Process Reviews, Audit, risk-based testing and risk management (includes control testing, compliance, operational risk, internal audit, business process management) Strong fundamentals and Risk knowledge of conducting end-to-end Reviews / audits / control testing. Strong People Management skills Strong people management experience with strong people management skills Banking, Financial Services, Big 4 audit Firms experience preferred. Ability to think critically, out of the box with a forward-looking approach and apply the risk fundamentals to unstructured scenarios Ability to obtain data and validate for integrity that is used for Reviews/Engagements Familiar with considering a broad range of issues in making decisions and holds oneself accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiating when needed. Proficiently balances tasks and concerns for peoples needs. Familiar with building constructive and effective relationships. Familiar with leading and challenging others to improve the organization. Is the subject matter expert on testing topics (especially Technology based testing), risk types, line of business process walkthroughs, test results, quality assurance, researching, and issue identification. Job Expectations: Shift Timing: 1.30 PM - 10.30 OM
