Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is looking for a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to join the Enterprise COSO testing team, a vital component in Finance's defense strategy. This team is dedicated to examining business process controls related to financial and regulatory reporting risks.



In this role, the post holder will oversee and evaluate the control test activities of team members. They will also conduct in-depth reviews of significant processes to ensure the accuracy of control documentation. Additionally, they will validate risk assessment findings, evaluate key controls, and challenge risk assessments when necessary for shared services, third-party providers, and applications.



Be a part of Wells Fargo's mission to strengthen our financial controls and regulatory compliance efforts by joining us in this pivotal position.

In this role, you will:

Supervise and review the control test work of other control testing team members. Perform walkthroughs of significant processes and ensure required control documentation is accurate and reflects relevant risk and key controls. Validate and challenge risk assessment conclusions, including assessing the appropriateness and completeness of key risk and key controls identified. Validate and provide credible challenge to identified shared services, third party service providers, and significant applications. Perform testing of key controls mitigating key financial and regulatory reporting risks, including design effectiveness assessments and operating effectiveness testing. Validate and challenge documentation of control deficiencies, including issue description, root cause, unmitigated impact, and corrective actions. Monitor open control deficiencies and validating corrective actions. Build relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT functions related to assigned process area.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting, Business and Technology Audit, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

Internal control testing experience. ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment. Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: PRA, FCA, CBI, Federal Reserve and OCC.

Posting End Date:

29 May 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 .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our 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.