About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Independent Testing Specialist to support Independent Testing & Validation (IT&V) as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/) .
As a part of Wells Fargo's second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, Independent Testing covers jobs responsible for the development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities. This ensures performing effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risks and controls according to standards and other applicable policies.
In this role, you will:
Perform detailed code reviews, identifying anomalies and other potential data quality concerns
Utilize data analytics skills and specialized knowledge to independently research issues relating to data integrity driving to root cause
Partner with testing team members to educate them on the data received and design strategies to analyze the data including creation of data subsets or calculated fields
Document data acquisition procedures performed and summarize relevant system access
Developing moderate to complex data analysis applications using tools such as SQL and/or SAS; developing data analysis applications based on existing routines; working on exception/trend analysis of historical information; assessing and accurately interpreting data analysis results; proposing solutions to root causes of identified conditions; navigating within technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis
Navigate within technology environments to locate validate, extract, and format data for data analysis testing
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Technical experience as a practitioner with any of the following: SQL, SAS, Alteryx, DAX, Power BI etc.
Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
Ability to retrieve data from various information systems.
Good understanding of Risk and having worked on Risk Analytics projects
Experience in the technical build-out and/or support of databases, query tools, reporting tools, BI tools, dashboards, etc. that enable analysis, modeling, and/or data visualization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets; ability to retrieve data from various information systems.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to research trends and analyze data.
Job Expectations:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
No relocation assistance is provided for this job.
Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.
Posting Locations:
600 S. 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN
401 S. Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
2801 Market St, F & L Bldg - St. Louis, MO
800 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy - West Des Moines, IA
1150 W. Washington Street - Tempe, AZ
250 E. John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, TX
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$84,000.00 - $149,400.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
8 Jun 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.
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-461659