Data Analytics Audit Manager, Executive Director (Wealth and Investment Management)

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Analytics Audit Manager, Executive Director as part of our Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) Audit Innovation & Analytics (AIA) 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 leading the day-to-day operations of the WIM AIA team supporting “Big Idea” and recurring solutions. 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 manage projects which leverage data analysis methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process. This includes managing other team members and 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:

• Lead the strategy and resolution of complex challenges providing influence to deliver data and analytical solutions that are long term and potentially large scale.
• Be great at execution using project management and agile concepts to support the Internal Audit data environment, meeting defined deadlines and established service level agreements.
• Act as a thought partner and mentor for team members by providing comprehensive feedback to develop their knowledge in key areas including SQL, data analytics, and audit.
• Be the analytics expert within the team developing procedures, templates, and mentoring team members.
• Drive visualization improvements to the delivery and quality of analytical products, including data driven key risk insight alerts, latest Tableau functionality, etc.
• Be results driven, detail-oriented, demonstrate strategic thinking and creativity.
• Be capable of initiating action and managing change in a fast-paced environment.
• Have strong relationship management, influencing, organizational and execution skills; communicate effectively and ensure that all deliverables are met.
• Provide influence and leadership in the identification of new analytical tools and methods to analyze data.
• Be a critical thinker with an innovative mindset, coupled with a track record for creating solutions that are efficient, effective, and essential.
• Navigating within large complex technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis testing.
• Partner 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
• 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:

• 7+ years of Audit or 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 using analytical tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and Splunk.
• 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
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop operational reporting and perform complex data analysis.
• Ability to lead projects and initiatives with high risk and complexity.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• A leader who thrives on initiating, building and cultivating strong relationships; highly collaborative; possesses strong influence skills; navigates and activates alignment across organizational silos
• Manage end users’ expectations, establish credibility at all levels and build problem-solving partnerships across Internal Audit
• Innovative leader who will challenge the status quo, propose innovative ideas, and stand up for brave ideas to drive significant, measurable improvements.
• 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.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

*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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