Principal Auditor

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At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience. 
 
Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. 

Audit Services conducts audits and reports the results of our 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.

Audit Services is separated into individual audit teams specializing in a line of business, risk type or coverage area.  These teams include:

• Corporate Risk and Capital Management (CRCM), which is comprised of Operational Risk, Compliance Risk, Enterprise Risk, Credit Risk, Market Risk, Model Risk, Capital Adequacy, Basel, and Capital Regulatory Reporting teams.
• Consumer Banking Audit Team (CBAT), supporting consumer businesses, payments, virtual solutions, and innovation. Also includes the Remediation Coverage Program, driving remediation activities across WFAS.
• Enterprise Technology Audit Group (ETAG), supporting information technology and security across the company - for team members and customers.
• Enterprise Functions, which is comprised Finance & Corporate Activities (FCA), supporting Resolution and Recovery Planning, Corporate Treasury, Accounting and Financial Reporting and Regulatory Reporting and Conduct and Sales Practices (CSP).
• Financial Crimes Audit Team (FiCAT), supporting compliance for Bank Secrecy Act, Anti- Money Laundering, Fraud, and Global Anti-Corruption.
• Shared Services Audit Team (SSAT), supporting cross-functional activities, including enterprise testing, data innovations, and data analytics.
• Strategy & Operations (SAOG), provides operations, infrastructure, guidance, support, development and strategy for all audit teams.
• Strategic Execution & Operations Office Group (SEOG), developing the strategic direction and assessing line of business and enterprise control activities and governance.
• Wealth and Investment Management (WIM), supporting business lines supporting affluent advising, lending, fiduciary, and investment services.
• Wholesale Banking (WHLS), supporting business lines supporting middle-market, corporate, and institutional businesses. 

We offer traditional audit roles on our various line of business teams and non-traditional roles that support teams through audit professional practices, coverage coordination, subject matter expertise, and methodology change groups. While audit skills are a primary need, teams also seek potential candidates who can demonstrate subject matter knowledge of Regulatory Compliance including BSA/AML, Basel, operational risk, data analytics, credit functions, stress testing, model risk, customer remediation, and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC).

Specific Duties:

• Performs auditor-in-charge and supervisory role for the most complex assigned audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan.
• Leads timely planning and execution of an assigned audit project.
• Manages projects ranging in size and complexity based upon level of experience.
• Provides timely reviews and feedback of audit work to audit staff.
• Ensures documentation and reporting are ready for review by managers and senior managers.
• Develops and maintains strong business relationships within WF Audit Services and with teams across the enterprise.
• Ensures audit programs and testing are risk-based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Audit Services policies and guidance.

• 5+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following audit or risk functions: covering risk identification, mitigation and management (includes audit, legal, operational risk, compliance risk, credit risk, market risk, technology risk, or the management of a process or business with accountability for risk.)

• Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a 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
• Solid problem solving skills
• Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements. Similar to Auditor in Charge responsibilities.
• Specialization in areas such as Regulatory Compliance including BSA/AML, Basel, operational risk, data analytics, credit functions, stress testing, model risk, customer remediation work, and Information Technology General Controls (ITGC)

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.



Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.