Independent Testing Specialist - Finance

Wells Fargo • Saint Louis, MO • 2h ago

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist within the Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) Finance group as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

IT&V is responsible for establishing and maintaining a consolidated Enterprise Testing program at the corporate level and teams are responsible for implementing the Enterprise Testing methodology, standards, and executing group specific testing.

The IT&V team is seeking an Independent Testing Specialist to support the Enterprise Functions (EF) Finance testing and validation team. This role will contribute to a high-performing team of testing and validation professionals with subject matter expertise in a financial institution. Finance functions, including but not limited to financial planning & analysis, cost allocations, stress testing, product control and pricing, international business/regional reporting, Treasury support activities, SEC and regulatory reporting, and internal control frameworks for financial reporting.

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:

Public accounting firm experience in business process, regulatory, or compliance audits and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service

Exposure to bank financial reporting requirements, such as familiarity with broker dealer and regulatory reporting requirements and processes

Foundational understanding of Finance and accounting functions and related supervisory expectations for large financial institutions

Experience using and/or knowledge of key risk and control considerations for key finance applications and tools.

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 Location:

401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC

1 N. Jefferson Avenue - St. Louis, MO

Posting End Date:

1 Sep 2025

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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-481347

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