Independent Testing Manager

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 in line with program requirements
• 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 were 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:

• 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:

• Proven expertise in Financial Crime control Testing & validation with a strong understanding of BSA/AML, Sanctions and Anti Bribery & Corruption (AB&C) regulatory requirements. Financial crime risk domain i.e. CDD, KYC, name screening, Transaction monitoring, Sanctions Screening etc.
• Lead people and process in undertaking Financial Crime control testing review activities and provide constructive feedback to team members to help and support to succeed in their role
• Any certification in CAMS, CFE, CIA, CFCS is an added advantage

Job Expectations:

• Lead and manage Financial Crime Control Testing team and deliver to the Annual Test Plan
• Provide Constructive feedback to team and help them be successful in their role
• Proven experience in Financial Crime Control Testing and good understanding of FCC business acumen with a strong background in Financial Crime and risk management

Posting End Date:
5 Aug 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
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