Audit Manager (Payment Operations)

About this role:

The Audit Manager at Wells Fargo is an Individual Contributor role with no direct reports.  The officer title associated with this role is Vice President given that this role is acting as the Auditor-in-charge, overseeing the work of a team of Audit staff.

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager, Vice President on the Payment Operations Audit Team. Payment Operations sits within the Firm's Chief Operating Office (COO) and includes operational support for core payment products including ACH, Wires, Lockbox and Instant Payments. The business is responsible for delivering a more consistent approach to business operations across Wells Fargo, strengthening the company's risk and control infrastructure, and delivering effective and efficient enterprise services to employees and customers.

In this role, you will:

• Lead execution of the integrated audit process
• Participate in audits in accordance with Wells Fargo Audit Services policy
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding across multiple businesses or develop knowledge in a critical subject matter area
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the financial, operational, technical, and regulatory environment across multiple businesses or develop excellent subject matter knowledge in critical areas of the business
• Write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions
• Escalate significant risks and loss exposures to appropriate levels of management
• Ensure documentation and reporting are ready for review by managers and more experienced managers
• Demonstrate credible challenge
• Evaluate and provide appropriate solutions for complex problems
• Lead multiple concurrent projects that are generally moderate to large in size and moderate to high in complexity
• Identify and assess key risks and controls and develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned with limited guidance
• Present audit results in an objective and unbiased manner
• Exhibit appropriate judgment regarding issue notification, issue draft findings to client management, and draft final audit reports
• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships within Internal Audit and with teams companywide

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience auditing payment products or operations business functions, such as ACH, Wires, Lockbox and Instant Payments.
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver audit engagements timely and effectively
• Experience leading or co-leading audits at a financial institution or public accounting firm
• Experience with regulatory compliance
• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Position offers a hybrid work schedule

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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.

Posting End Date:

*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.

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.