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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent testing Specialist. In this role, you will: Participate in less 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 according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing Support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management. 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: Minimum 2+ years at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in Technology testing, regulatory, and/or business process, advisory/consulting service. Experience supporting SOX/SOC, Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Intl), Audits, or other technology control related assessments. Strong critical thinking skills with ability to credibly challenge status quo. Strong organization and prioritization skills. Strong relationship management skills: ability to negotiate difficult positions without harming relationships Strong team player and ability to work with minimum guidance Job Expectations: Completes review/testing activities on an accelerated schedule, raising schedule delays as needed while looking for opportunities to remediate schedule issues. Providing meaningful operational and compliance risks assessments of business processes. Strong analytical skills Supporting efforts to effectively challenge risks in processes and evaluate and/or test controls designed to mitigate those risks. Executing substantive and/or control testing with moderate supervision. Executing the test of design and operating effectiveness for RCSA (Risk & Compliance Self-Assessment) controls. Completes all testing and documentation under limited supervision and appropriately retains all work papers (testing schedule, templates, work-papers, deferrals, deviations, etc.). Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process related matters including evaluating severity of control deficiencies and related remediation efforts. Documenting test results and any issues identified while also providing recommendations to management. Providing Credible Challenge to the First Line Units as needed. Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment Expert knowledge levels and understanding of business process controls Good understanding of Risk domain and Infrastructure Experience in testing policy, procedures, control, and business process testing Experience in creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.
