Lead Independent Testing Officer - Develop & Design Methodologies Testing & Validation
Company: Wells Fargo
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent
Testing Officer as part of Independent Testing & Validation
(IT&V) Data Strategy team. Independent Testing & Validation is
responsible for developing a common methodology and standards,
providing governance and oversight, executing testing; and
conducting horizontal reviews. The Data Strategy team is at the
center of IT&V's efforts to transform into a technology and
data driven organization. The Data Strategy team owns all
technology deliverables for IT&V including ownership of the
Enterprise Base Testing Platform and the IT&V Analytics and
Automation platform. The candidate must have strong communication
skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. Your aim
is to deliver powerful analytic solutions & automations to meet the
needs of our testing environment. In this role, you will:
- Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or
complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed
environment
- Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key
participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
- Develop and design methodologies and standards for review
activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk
management framework
- Review and research 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
- Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid
understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control
environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet
deliverables and drive new initiatives
- Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies,
and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics
- Lead project teams and mentor individuals Required
Qualifications, US:
- 5+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent
demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work
experience, training, military experience, education Desired
Qualifications:
- Required significant experience in analytic tools,
sprecifically SAS/Python/R/Tableau/SAS Viya
- Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly
understand a variety of disparate data sources, distill complex
data into analysis that drive decisions, and apply business
knowledge to derive valuable insights
- Proficiency with SQL and data transformation techniques
- Ability to utilize various database management systems,
including Teradata, SQL Server, Oracle, & DB2
- Financial industry experience
- Risk Management experience
- Experience in process automation
- Experience with Natural Language Processing techniques is a
plus
- Hands on experience with SAS Viya is a plus Job Expectations:
- Lead the build out of our Analytics platform
- Participate in the build out of our strategic data & analytic
platforms which entails collaboration with our internal business
and technology partners to build out a robust, scalable data
environment
- Partner with analytic groups outside of IT&V to understand
business specific data sources, data elements, relationships, and
their applicability to IT&V testing needs
- Conduct exploratory analysis to achieve a strong foundational
knowledge of specific business areas
- Streamline IT&V processes and reporting & expand the
IT&V analytic platform using programming (SAS
Viya/Python/VBA)
- Work with IT&V testing teams to identify opportunities for
automation, assess feasibility, and ultimately deliver impactful,
scalable solutions
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to
resolve issues and achieve goals Preferred location(s) listed
above. Other locations within the Wells Fargo footprint may be
considered for current Wells Fargo employees. Corporate Risk
employees who have assigned office space today can further their
careers by applying for Corporate Risk roles and remain in their
current location. May require approvals. We Value Diversity At
Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the
workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from
all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender,
national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with
disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected
veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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
US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or status as a protected veteran. 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.
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