Senior Financial Controls Analyst

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst.

In this role, you will:

• Consult with the line of business and enterprise functions on financial reporting or information technology governance, and controls and oversight matters
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area
• Support implementation of key risk initiatives
• Plan, execute, or provide oversite for testing and monitoring involving complex subject matter or control areas
• Provide technical interpretation on various matters
• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with stakeholders throughout the enterprise
• Implement, operate, and report results of complex components of the companys policy, governance and oversight framework
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business, risk types, or control matters
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting or Business and Technology Audit experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Execute SOX 404 testing procedures, including walkthroughs and control testing.
• Review and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document test results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
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  Collaborate with process owners to remediate control deficiencies.
• Support internal and external audit engagements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of control frameworks (e.g., COSO, RCSA).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with audit standards.
• Assist in control self-assessments and risk identification exercises.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen control environments.
• Provide support during regulatory reviews and compliance assessments.
• Bachelors degree in commerce (B.Com) is required.
• Professional certifications preferred: CA Inter, CA, CISA, CIA, or MBA in Finance.
• P3 Level: 7-12 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit firms or mid-sized accounting firms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX 404 compliance, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with COSO framework, RCSA, and audit methodologies.
• Exposure to internal and external audit processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx (preferred).
• Candidates with experience in enterprise control environments or audit functions within financial services.
• Exposure to control testing in a banking environment is a plus.

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We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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