About this role:

Our Enterprise Technology Audit Group (ETAG) is seeking a Senior Audit Manager, Executive Director who will provide leadership in the audit coverage of Wells Fargo’s technology and cybersecurity control environment.   The Senior Audit Manager will be accountable for developing a comprehensive multi-year coverage strategy for his/her/their portfolio. Experience navigating matrixed organizations, interfacing with regulatory agencies and building an effective audit approach to evaluate information and risk in this ever-changing risk environment is important.  The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to influence management, build strong trusted relationships and drive change designed to mitigate risk.

In this role you will:

• Manage a team of 8-10 audit staff responsible for a defined segment of the Audit Plan
• Assess associated risks and controls and complete engagements within their segment of the audit plan
• Plan and organize work in an annual cycle, not just project cycle
• Ensure audit engagements are risk-based, and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance
• Build and maintain a proficient team of auditors
• Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of development plans
• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with leadership and other stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Audit and assist broader team in overall audit plan completion
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
• Leverage innovation for continuous improvement of audit coverage, trend identification and efficiencies
• Evaluate current audit approaches and audit practices. Provide thought leadership on leading industry practices and drive continued maturation and evolution of the audit function.
• Communicate audit results to senior executives and using the role within Audit to influence the organization
• Keep abreast of changes to regulatory requirements and emerging technologies
• Partner with management to identify and anticipate impact of a changing environment and effectively develop audit strategies to address significant risks

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical experience in auditing cybersecurity and technology processes and controls in large banking institutions.
• Hands on technical experience in executing or managing technology and/or cybersecurity processes
• A Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory environment, cybersecurity regulations and industry standards
• Proven leadership experience with multi-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Certification in one or more of the following:  CISA, CISSP, GIAC, CSA or equivalent.
• Excellent coaching and talent development skills and proven leadership experience in building high performing teams
• Knowledge of IT, information security, and control frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800-53, CIS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, FFIEC IT Examination Handbooks, COBIT, FedRAMP, ISO 2700x, ITIL). 
• Technical or/and audit experience with combination of the following platforms: Mainframe platform management (z/OS) and Midrange platform management (iSeries); Distributed server platform management (Windows, UNIX Operating Systems); Database management experience (Oracle, DB2, SQL, etc.); Network services and technologies (firewalls, routers, VPN, etc.); Cloud environments (public, private, hybrid)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship

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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Posting End Date:

8 Feb 2025

*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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