Senior Audit Director
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Audit Director to lead the Professional Practices team within Audit Practices. This role will oversee and evolve the internal audit methodology, issues management protocols, audit universe, and risk assessment processes. This leader will manage a cross-functional team that works across the entire Internal Audit department, as well as with other internal and external stakeholders.
Additional responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate enterprise program changes (e.g., RCSA, issue management) for impact to audit practices.
- Lead Professional Practice's team strategic involvement in the development of a new audit tool, including design input, user story development, UAT testing, rollout preparation, and department-wide adoption efforts.
- Manage operational metrics and reporting with high accuracy and timeliness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to audit leadership on interpretation/application of methodology and resolution of complex or ambiguous situations.
- Represent Internal Audit with regulators, defending and explaining methodology and process decisions.
The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the following:
- Leadership & Management Qualities
- Credible challenger at all levels Willing and able to respectfully challenge proposals, deliverables, or conclusions they believe are flawed or insufficient, regardless of the seniority of the source; does not defer responsibility for quality.
- Decisive and accountable Makes informed decisions and stands behind them; escalates only when appropriate and with a clear recommendation.
- Prepared and forward-thinking Anticipates questions or concerns from leadership and regulators, arriving with data, context, and answers ready.
- Talent builder Develops individual contributors and people managers, strengthening bench strength for future leadership needs.
- Diplomatic yet firm Balances tact and relationship management with the ability to take a strong position when needed.
- Solution-oriented mindset Approaches challenges from a how can we perspective, finding practical, risk-aware ways to meet objectives rather than defaulting to no.
- Proactively speaks up when have thoughtful insights, regardless of role or ownership.
- Mindset & Intangibles
- Strategic and continuous improvement focused Always scanning for opportunities to refine, streamline, and evolve methodology, processes, and reporting in line with departmental maturity.
- Calm under pressure Maintains composure and accuracy under urgent deadlines or shifting priorities.
- Skilled synthesizer Distills complex or ambiguous issues into clear, concise proposals and recommendations.
- Understands nuance Recognizes that not everything is black and white; strives for high quality without letting perfect be the enemy of good.
- Change leader Actively drives adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies, ensuring effective communication and user engagement.
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:
- A BS/BA degree or higher.
- Demonstrated internal audit expertise with proven success in methodology, professional practices, or equivalent governance functions at a large bank/financial institution.
- Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and the ability to engage credibly with regulators.
- Demonstrated ability to execute large-scale initiatives and process changes, particularly technology implementations.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills can distill complex situations into clear, actionable proposals.
- Skilled in high-stakes communication, with the ability to protect the departments credibility and present the best possible narrative.
Job Expectations:
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- This position does not offer Visa Sponsorship.
- Hybrid work schedule. Must be able to work from one of the approved job posting locations at least 3 days in office.
Pay Range: $250,000.00 - $420,000.00
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below.
- 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