**About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Independent Testing Officer. **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:** + 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:** + Good experience in Independent Testing experience in an analytical field such as applied math, statistics, engineering, accounting, finance, economics, or computer sciences. + Strong mathematical, statistical, analytical and computational skills + Detailed knowledge and experience with various desktop platforms used to develop and analyze **EUCTs** , such as **Excel** , **SQL** , **SAS** , **Access** etc. **Job Expectations:** + Shift timings 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM + Audit, risk analysis & management, analytics experience, preferably executing and/or providing audit coverage of model risk management activities within financial institutions. + Experience in the model development/ validation, or auditing of models in the financial services industry, preferably within a large bank. + Manage day today model risk management responsibilities & independently oversee the model risk exposures (including assessing monitoring design, implementation, policy adherence, data inputs, outputs, process controls, identifying logic, excel formula, coding errors and reviewing whether the model/tool is the functioning in line with its intent + Review and analyze EUCT/models and conduct independent testing & validation. + Independently validating the design, operational effectiveness and conceptual soundness of EUCTs on a set schedule to comply with EUCT Policy requirements in managing the risk of the tools that present the greatest risk to Wells Fargo. + Collaborate and consult with peers, managers, experienced managers, across various lines of business + Ability to execute in a fast-paced, demanding environment while balancing multiple priorities + Proven ability to work effectively across teams and organizational levels to complete challenging assignments + Ability to use imperfect information to solve complex problems and make strategic recommendations + Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in order to create understanding and influence decisions. **Posting End Date:** 18 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** 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-480305