Data Analytics Audit Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Analytics Audit Manager, VP as part of our Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) Audit Innovation & Analytics team. The Audit Manager at Wells Fargo is an Individual Contributor role with no direct reports.   The WIM team audits the following businesses: Trust Services, Trust Operations, Brokerage Services, Brokerage Operations, Advice and Planning, Marketing, Client Relationship Group, Investment Solutions, and Control Management.

This role will be responsible for supporting audit work through data analytics. The candidate will develop expertise in navigating the extensive production and analytical data environments within Wells Fargo and apply that expertise to provide value-added data analysis solutions. We are looking for a candidate with the proven ability to utilize data analysis methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process. This includes partnering with internal auditors to identify opportunities to utilize data analysis in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls on a continuous basis.

In this role you will be:

• Facilitating the identification of opportunities to utilize data analysis in the assessment of risk and controls.
• Navigating within large complex technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis testing.
• Effectively documenting the analysis in accordance with audit policy.
• Training and mentoring audit teams in the use of data analysis and data analysis tools.
• Partnering with assigned audit teams to build expertise in the use of data analysis within the internal audit function.
• Participate in audits in accordance with Wells Fargo Internal Audit policy
• 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
• Lead multiple concurrent projects that are generally moderate to large in size and moderate to high in complexity
• 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:

• 5+ years of SQL experience
• Experience in data analytics using SQL or SAS programming, including writing code to automate solutions of medium to high technical complexity
• Experience creating moderate to complex data analysis solutions in support of Internal Audit using tools such as SQL, SAS, Alteryx and Tableau
• Experience with Wealth Investment Management data including Brokerage, Trust(IFS), Private Bank, and Wealth products.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of data research, analysis, and aggregating structured data
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of systems of record, and data warehouses
• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements
• Experience with Issue Validation and Remediation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to obtain or currently hold one or more of the following certifications: SAS Certified Big Data Professional, SAS Certified Data Scientist, Certification of Professional Achievement in Data Sciences, Certified Analytics Professional, CFE, CIA, CISA, CPA, CAMS, or CRCM

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule
• This 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.

$111,100.00 - $217,200.00

Posting End Date:

20 Mar 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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