Audit Director (Infrastructure/Cybersecurity)

Posted 5 Days Ago
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7 Locations
Hybrid
173K-360K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
The Audit Director will oversee infrastructure and cybersecurity audits at Wells Fargo, leading a team of 25-30 auditors. Responsibilities include executing audit plans, assessing governance structures, managing resources, communicating audit results to executives, and influencing strategic control directions. The role requires a strong background in audit methodologies and cybersecurity processes, with a focus on building trusted relationships and driving change to mitigate risks.
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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Director within the Enterprise Technology Audit Group (ETAG) to oversee and direct infrastructure/cybersecurity audits. This role will be an integral part of the ETAG leadership team. The Audit Director will collaborate and partner with other specialist audit teams, to ensure comprehensive infrastructure/cybersecurity audit coverage. Specifically, this leader will lead a high performing team of approximately 25-30 team members.  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.  The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to influence management, build strong trusted relationships and drive change designed to mitigate risk.

In this role you will:

  • Develop and execute an annual infrastructure/cybersecurity audit plan that evaluates critical risks to Wells Fargo and applies strong, pragmatic professional judgment
  • Assess the infrastructure/cybersecurity governance structure, risk management and control effectiveness
  • Ensure audit plan and engagements are risk-based and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance
  • Manage allocation of people and resources to ensure commitments are met and align with Audit strategic objectives
  • Leverage innovation for continuous improvement of audit coverage, trend identification and efficiencies
  • Evaluate current audit approaches and audit practices. Provide thought leadership on leading industry practices and drive continued maturation and evolution of the audit function.
  • Ensure infrastructure/cybersecurity audit coverage strategy is comprehensive and aligns with industry standards, regulatory expectations and best practices
  • Communicate audit results to senior executives and using the role within Audit to influence the organization
  • Identify thematic risk trends observed across the cybersecurity portfolio for purposes of influencing strategic control direction and process maturity
  • Keep abreast of changes to regulatory requirements and emerging technologies
  • Partner with management to identify and anticipate impact of a changing environment and effectively develop audit strategies to address significant risks
  • Represent ETAG as a highly engaged, visible, and influential leader recognized for cybersecurity risk and controls expertise
  • Develop and maintain effective, collaborative and credible business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide advice and offer credible challenge to infrastructure/cybersecurity, technology and business leaders on the implications of infrastructure/cybersecurity trends, issues, operating environment changes and strategies
  • Support and participate in decisions related to Audit initiatives and strategic direction
  • Maximize accuracy and efficiency when sharing results to company leadership and regulatory agencies
  • Participate on audit level committees or the Management Committee as directed by the Chief Audit Executive
  • Recruit, develop, motivate and retain cybersecurity audit talent
  • Manage a team of 25-30 Auditors responsible for covering infrastructure/cybersecurity audit plan

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 4+ years of management experience

Desired Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience leading IT audit, risk, or regulator teams focused on cybersecurity and technology functions and services
  • Technical experience in auditing cybersecurity and technology processes and controls in large banking institutions.
  • Hands on technical experience in executing or managing cybersecurity processes (e.g., vulnerability and threat management, cyber operations, application security, access management, network security, data protection, cryptography, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with key stakeholders across senior levels in an organization.
  • A Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering degree, or higher.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
  • Strong understanding of financial industry regulatory environment, cybersecurity regulations and industry standards
  • Proven leadership experience with multi-functional teams across multiple locations.
  • Certification in one or more of the following:  CISA, CISSP, GIAC, CSA or equivalent.
  • Excellent coaching and talent development skills and proven leadership experience in building high performing teams

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

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.

$173,300.00 - $359,900.00

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:

27 Feb 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Top Skills

Cybersecurity
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
233,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortune’s 2022 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

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. © 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

Why Work With Us

We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. We ranked #2 on the 2023 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.

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