Home Lending Audit Management Lead Consultant

Company: Wells Fargo
Location: Irving
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant to join the Home Lending Business Excellence Exam Response and Audit Management group in Consumer Lending. This role will be an integral part of a diverse and disciplined team developed to support key risk programs and priorities associated with Internal Audit activities. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with the demonstrated ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment and advanced experience in audit & exam coordination, compliance testing, risk assessment, control design, and issue management. Direct subject matter experience in areas such as internal auditing, regulatory examinations, or compliance oversight in a highly regulated environment will serve as a major differentiator among candidates. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at In this role, you will:

• The primary focus of this position is to serve as the program-level leader for Internal Audit activity oversight and relationship management - performing routine outreach, monitoring, reporting, and development duties that are intended to measurably improve Home Lending's preparedness, accuracy, timeliness, and overall outcomes for Internal Audit engagements
• Independently perform and provide direction to less-experienced Business Execution staff on the end-to-end exam management lifecycle by collaborating and consulting with peers, operations staff, and executives to achieve optimal outcomes for high- to critical-risk audit engagements
• Apply in-depth knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance, and testing methodologies while serving as a technical specialist to develop specific programs, educate, and instruct Home Lending stakeholders on Internal Audit's requirements and procedures
• Lead and facilitate the adoption of Home Lending Exam Response and Audit Management Program requirements and initiatives by exercising sound judgement and professionalism while effectively problem solving, communicating, and driving for consistency across third line of defense activities Required Qualifications, US:
  • 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of relevant work experience in risk, compliance, legal, or audit within the financial services or insurance industry
    • Former internal auditor, regulatory examiner, or compliance testing experience - particularly internal audit management and relevant professional accreditations
    • Advanced knowledge and understanding of effective control design and the relationship to business processes and requirements, with additional consideration given to knowledge and understanding of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Methodology, Shared-Risk Platform (SHRP), and associated risk taxonomies and inventories
    • Well-developed analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills, with experience in routinely providing challenge to senior-level executives and grasping complex business issues quickly to drive for resolution Advanced knowledge and understanding of foundational risk management and governance concepts, with additional consideration given to demonstrated knowledge of Wells Fargo's Risk Management Framework and applicable enterprise Corporate Risk policies and procedures
    • Advanced operational knowledge of relevant business functions and industry regulations in one or more areas of consumer financial products, including residential real estate lending (sales, operations, servicing, and/or capital markets)
    • Strong strategic development, implementation, and maintenance experience for business support, operational, or compliance-based governance programs
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in both verbal and written form to develop responses and advise a diverse group of senior-level stakeholders Job Expectations:
      • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
      • This position requires compliance with all mortgage regulatory requirements and Wells Fargo's compliance policies related to these requirements including acceptable background check investigation results. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and required reporting of certain incidents.
      • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
      • Required location(s) listed below. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
      • This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Posting Location:
        • Candidate MUST reside within a reasonable commute to one of the addresses listed on the posting.
        • 3476 Stateview Blvd, Fort Mill, SC 29715
        • 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266
        • 300 Highway 169 S, Saint Louis Park, MN
        • 250 E John Carpenter Freeway, Irving TX 75062
        • 2850 S Price Rd, Chandler, AZ
        • 1525 W W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
        • 1 N Jefferson Ave 7th floor, Saint Louis, MO 63103
        • 4101 Wiseman Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
        • 2701 Wells Fargo Way, Minneapolis, MN 55467 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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