Audit Director - Operations

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Director on the Shared Services Operations Audit leadership team overseeing the coverage of Enterprise Operations. This audit team covers the Enterprise Operations functions, develops and owns the coverage strategy for Operations, and collaborates with the other audit teams in the department to drive comprehensive coverage of Operations across the firm. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Provide thought leadership on industry best practices, regulatory themes, changes and emerging risks and contribute to maturation and evolution of audit oversight for Operations
• Identify thematic risk trends observed across the enterprise for purposes of influencing strategic direction and risk management process maturity
• Provide vision and set direction or multiple high impact initiatives and teams to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact organization and management across functions
• Lead a high performing team of approximately 20 audit professionals.
• Develop the strategic direction, implementation, and ongoing oversight of all aspects of the audit activities for Operations.
• Provide advice and offer credible challenge to internal business line leaders on the implications of business trends, issues, operating environment changes and strategies for Operations
• Assess the strategic audit, risk management and control effectiveness, and governance structure for Operations
• Support and participate in decisions related to Audit initiatives and strategic direction
• Direct on-going enhancement of internal and external formal reporting, audit review and research, and communications mechanisms
• Maximize accuracy and efficiency when sharing results to company leadership and regulatory agencies
• Participate on audit level committees or the Management Committee as directed by the Chief Audit Executive
• Develop effective internal and external working relationships with more experienced business leaders
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Audit
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Significant experience leading audit, risk, or regulator teams focused on Operations, as well as building and managing industry-leading audit teams in the financial services industry.
• Currently experience leading an internal audit team at a large complex bank.
• In-depth knowledge of payments systems (ACH, SWIFT, Chips), payments risks, and end-to-end payments processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with key stakeholders across senior levels in an organization
• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or higher
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven leadership experience with multi-functional teams across multiple locations and building highly talented individuals and teams
• Certification in one or more of the following: CIA, CPA, CISA

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

New York City - Pay range: $173,300 – 359,900 USD Annually

Pay Range

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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