Sr. Audit Leader

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading global financial services company headquartered in San Francisco (United States). Wells Fargo has offices in over 20 countries and territories. Our business outside of the U.S. mostly focuses on providing banking services for large corporate, government and financial institution clients. We have worldwide expertise and services to help our customers improve earnings, manage risk, and develop opportunities in the global marketplace. Our global reach offers many opportunities for you to develop a career with Wells Fargo. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you will feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience. We are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Market Job Description

Department Overview:
Internal Audit 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. Internal Audit is separated into individual audit teams specializing in a line of business, risk type or coverage area.
The Enterprise Functions (EF) audit team is responsible for coverage of most Corporate Staff Support functions, including Enterprise Finance, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Legal, and Strategy, Digital, and Innovation Group (SDI) functions. Enterprise Finance consists of Finance, Corporate Controllers, Resolution & Recovery Planning, and Treasury groups.

About the Role:

Internal Audit is seeking talented, experienced audit, operations or risk management professionals to join the team as Senior Audit Leader (SAL) to lead as an Audit-In-Charge or staff to support the Audit Manager and effectively plan and execute audits for the Enterprise Functions business. The SAL identifies and assesses key risks and controls, and develops effective test plans for engagements and/or related risk management activities with guidance and support from the Audit Manager as well as the Senior Audit Manager.

Responsibilities:

• The SAL will be responsible to lead or execute audits primarily in the area of Enterprise Functions businesses and its operations.
• Establish & maintain relationships with business partners, relevant stakeholders, and identify emerging risks as part of ongoing business monitoring activities.
• The SAL will be responsible to lead or execute audits primarily in the area of Enterprise Functions businesses and its operations.
• He / she will lead or be part of audit engagements that are generally small to moderate in size and complexity, and on occasions, may handle multiple assignments.
• The SAL will be responsible to assist the teams in the preparation of Walkthrough documents, identification of Process, Risk & Controls, and performance of control effectiveness testing, drafting the findings and having discussions with business partner.
• The SAL exhibits understanding of business & infrastructure functions and the underlying technology, operational, financial, and regulatory aspects.
• Develop and demonstrate strong understanding of audit approach and methodology.
• Perform process walk-throughs, assess risks and perform control effectiveness testing.
• Demonstrate professional ability to credibly challenge status quo.
• Present audit results in an objective and unbiased manner.
• Write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions.
• Escalate significant risks and loss exposures to appropriate levels of management.
• Effectively coach and guide other team members through the audit process.

Market Skills and Certifications

Essential Skills:

• Overall, 8-10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit preferably in banking sector, captives or Big 4s.
• Post-Graduation degree and Certifications like CIA, CISA, CPA and CA will be a plus.
• Experience in various audits like Enterprise Finance, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Legal, and Strategy, Digital, and Innovation Group (SDI) functions. Enterprise Finance consists of Finance, Corporate Controllers, Resolution & Recovery Planning, and Treasury groups.
• Sound understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes, and/or orientation to risk and controls.
• Excellent understanding of the Front to Back processes and various touch points their inherent risks and controls.
• Experience across Investment Banking audit or in Operations teams and or Risk and Control functions covering Enterprise Functions process.
• Ability to effectively utilize the process and business knowledge to credibility challenge the business line’s controls and make recommendations to improve the same.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and zeal to build domain knowledge and overall business acumen.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, 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, demanding environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Good analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagements.

Locations: Bangalore/Hyderabad
Expectations: Travel 10% of the time.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We comply with all applicable laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. 64948