About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an 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

Required Qualifications:

5+ 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:

Working experience or certification in Google ADK, Google MLE, Python and Vertix AI.
4+ years of SAS and / or SQL development with a deep understanding of complex data
Relevant experience in regulatory reporting and risk management includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, business process management
Team player that will partner with peer managers to ensure consistence, reallocation on resources and technology improvements
Understanding of EBTP, SHRP and other regulatory reporting systems to monitor controls across the enterprise
Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations
A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
Knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders or executives
Proven track record in mentoring and developing early-career professionals
Skilled in leading and nurturing emerging talent
Experience in guiding and shaping junior team members

Job Expectations:

The individual will join the Data Analytics Services Teams (DAS) within Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
Manage a large team of SAS and SQL developers that pull data from every application in the enterprise to validate business control requirements
Understanding of source code repository requirements, data retention standards, data usage standards, and data classification
Ability to read and understand source code in Unix/Linux/Shell, SAS coding, and SQL coding
Manage teams through execution of substantive testing of regulatory and risk reports and high priority initiatives and accomplishing goals and priorities
Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks, and controls according to standards and other applicable policies
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 senior management on risk related topics
Provide status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews when warranted
Manage allocation of people across the entire Data Analytics Services team to ensure proper coverage during peak business unit testing
Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements, including automation opportunities pertaining to metrics and reporting
Data Analytics Services is a centralized team that operates as a second line of defense over regulatory and risk reporting validating various engagements including RCSA, Target Testing, Incremental Compliance Testing and remediations. The team is an integral part of the Company’s control environment and provides credible challenge to each control within each line of business.
A successful candidate will be a team player and a self-starter who is accustomed to working in complex organizations, partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, and achieving results. Candidates with strong experience in preparing or reviewing complex SAS, SQL and Python code to ensure compliance to the requirements.

Posting End Date:

19 Apr 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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.

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