Senior Audit Manager - Credit Risk Audit Team

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Audit Manager, Executive Director on the Credit Risk Audit Team, who will provide leadership in the audit coverage of Wells Fargo's Consumer and Commercial credit risk management activities. The Senior Audit Manager is a people manager role that includes supervision, execution and oversight of multiple concurrent projects or audit engagements and provides credible challenge to business partners regarding the effectiveness of the control environment, business trends, issues, and operating and regulatory environment changes related to credit risk. The Senior Audit Manager will report to an Audit Director and will be accountable for developing and executing a comprehensive multi-year coverage strategy for his/her portfolio.

In this role, you will:

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

• Be 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 to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in 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 or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of credit risk management including experience auditing Consumer Credit, Commercial Credit, and other credit related activities (e.g., Allowance for Credit Losses and risk reporting) 

• Experience at a large financial institution or accounting firm

• A MS/MA/MBA degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

• Certification in one or more of the following: CISA, CIA, CFA or CPA

• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment

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

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to positively impact a team environment and across all organization levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important.

• Ability to execute in a fast paced, demanding environment while balancing multiple priorities

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

• Experience of independently leading multiple projects simultaneously with an accountability mindset

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• 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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Posting End Date:

6 Mar 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.

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