Financial Controls Analyst

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a...
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
Provide oversight for testing and monitoring involving moderate to complex subject matter or control areas
Communicate and provide consultation regularly with stakeholders throughout the enterprise
Implement, operate, and report results of certain elements of the company's policy, governance and oversight framework
Support implementation of moderate to complex projects and initiatives
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Required Qualifications:
2+ 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:
SOX and Regulatory Controls Testing
Perform end‑to‑end testing of SOX and regulatory reporting controls, including design and operating effectiveness testing, in line with COSO and internal methodologies.
Independently evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and support remediation discussions with process owners.
Ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality documentation of walkthroughs, test plans, testing results, and conclusions.
Walkthroughs and Stakeholder Management
Lead control walkthrough calls with Finance, Operations, and IT process owners.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across lines of business.
Priority and Transformation Initiatives
Identify opportunities to streamline testing, reduce manual effort, and enhance control effectiveness through automation and analytics.
Support changes impacting the COSO framework, testing approach, or regulatory environment.
Job Expectations:
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Independently executes standard testing and walkthroughs with appropriate documentation, credible challenge, and timely reporting/data quality.
Demonstrates solid understanding of assigned processes, controls, and risks, and applies them effectively in testing.
Ensures timely delivery and quality outputs, with responsiveness to feedback and closure of review comments.
Applies judgment in routine scenarios, with appropriate and timely escalation when required.
Maintains accurate reporting on testing status and issues.
Builds effective working relationships with stakeholders and team members
3 days in office adherence
work shift : 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Posting End Date:
29 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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 unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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