IT Senior Audit Manager, Executive Director (CIO)

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 integrated audits, project audits, and coverage of our application portfolio in the Consumer Technology space. You’ll be part of a team that provides audit coverage of the controls and tools that provide the front-line protection for the bank’s critical systems and data.  Given the dynamic nature, you’ll be exposed to cutting edge technology, applications and new development processes across the Bank.  We’re looking for Audit Leaders that have a passion for applications, new application development processes such as Agile, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, DevOps, and thirst for knowledge in this fascinating and critical space. The Senior Audit Manager will be accountable for developing a comprehensive multi-year coverage strategy for his/her/their portfolio.

In this role you will:

• Manage a team of 7-10 audit staff responsible for a defined segment of the Audit Plan

• Responsible for resource management and assisting broader team in overall audit plan completion

• 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

• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

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:

• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities within IT audit, including experience leading and supervising audits (external and/or internal).

• Demonstrated experience assessing scaled and highly complex application and development environments, preferably in the financial services sector.

• 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. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence management, build strong trusted relationships and drive change designed to mitigate risk.

• Knowledge of IT and Cloud management and control frameworks

• Experience working in a highly formal audit environment, including preparation of formal test of design and test of effectiveness work-papers, sample selection through use of formal sample selection tools, process and control flow-charting, and audit methodology compliance

• Experience at a large financial institution or accounting firm

• A BS/BA degree or higher

• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools

• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment

• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation

• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• Position does not provide Sponsorship

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

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:

11 Apr 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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