About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager, VP - Innovation & Analytics.

Audit analytics expertise to jointhe Corporate Risk and Financial Crimes Audit and InnovationTeam. Our team deploys audit analytics solutions on key areas of the company including Compliance, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Market Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, BSA, AML, and Sanctions.

This role will be responsible for supporting audit work through advanced 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 and analytics team to provide assurance in the highest risk areas of the audit by leveraging data, analytics and technology.

Department Overview:

Internal Audit conducts audit and reports the results of work to the Audit & Examinations Committee of the Board of Directors. We provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services delivered through a highly competent and diverse team. As a business partner, Audit helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

About Audit Practices

Practices supports the entire audit department, providing the framework and methodology, control functions, and an overall operational support for employees. Practices looks to continuously enhance processes and policies to ensure Audit is efficient and effective in reaching its goals.

The Innovation team includes analytics professionals focused on building advanced solutions for the department - such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, and automation. This is accomplished through strong partnerships with the audit teams Practices supports.

Practices is broken out into the following teams:

Universe and Technology Solutions - Audit Universe, AE Risk Assessments, Change Management Risk Management, AMS, SharePoint, Shared Drives, Data Management, and other technology

Innovation - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Automation, Models, Audit Reporting, LOB Innovation, Operational Innovation

Professional Practices - Plan & Issue Management, Practices, Audit Policy Library, oversight of Audit's issue management and remediation activities, Validation Review Committee

Employee Operations - Employee Experience, and Resource Acquisition, Management, & Reporting

Quality Assurance (QA) - Assess and drive continuous improvement in the quality of Audit execution, QA reviews, aggregation of QA issues, QA reporting, validation of corrective actions, credible challenge, continuous improvement

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:

A Bachelor, or Masters degree in Finance or Engineering related fields.
Certification of Professional Achievement in Data Sciences, Certified Analytics Professional, CFE, CIA, CISA, CPA, CAMS, or CRCM will be a plus
Experience at a financial institution or Big 4 Accounting firms
Experience using analytical tools such as SQL, Alteryx, SAS.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Extensive knowledge and understanding of research and analysis.
Ability to lead projects and initiatives with high risk and complexity.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills
Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
Outstanding problem solving with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives
Knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, processes is desirable
A leader who thrives on initiating, building and cultivating strong relationships; highly collaborative; possesses strong influence skills; navigates and activates alignment across organizational silos.

Job Expectations:

Collaborate with audit leaders to identify value added analytics in the riskiest areas of the audit.
Leverage Agile & DevOps methodologies to deploy solutions at speed.
Be a critical thinker with an innovative mindset, coupled with a track record for creating solutions that are efficient, effective, and provide meaningful assurance for the audits.
Have strong relationship management, influencing, organizational and execution skills.
Communicate effectively and ensure that all deliverables are met.
Be capable of initiating actions and managing change in a fast-paced environment.
Effectively documenting the analysis in accordance with audit policy.
Contribute towards our positive, high-performing, and diverse team culture in everything you do.
5+ years of Risk/Audit Analytics experience.
In-person office 3 times per week (Hyderabad Office)
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, if required

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