Lead Audit Manager - Financial Crimes

We are looking for a Lead Audit Manager to join our dynamic London-based Financial Crimes Internal Audit Team. The Lead Audit Manager will lead the execution of the audit process (primarily as Auditor in Charge) in accordance with Wells Fargo Audit policy, with primary focus on financial crimes risk areas (e.g., AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, etc.). The Lead Audit Manager is responsible for accurately assessing risks and controls, developing effective test plans, exhibiting appropriate judgement regarding issue notification, drafting findings and final audit reports, and leading communication with stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Lead audits primarily as Auditor in Charge.


• Identify and assess key risks and controls and develop effective test plans for engagements with limited guidance.


• Work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks.


• Exhibit appropriate judgement regarding issue notification, draft issues findings to client management, and draft final audit reports for review by the Senior Audit Manager.


• Ensure audit engagements are risk based and executed according to Wells Fargo Audit policy and guidance.


• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of risks (compliance and financial crimes focused) across multiple businesses.


• Write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions.


• Support the Senior Audit Manager/ Audit Director as needed in regional governance forums and develop/maintain strong relationships with local personnel.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across multiple levels of management.


• Support regional manager by interacting with regional, United States (US), and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Internal Audit personnel to fulfill regional regulatory requests., 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.
  
  Experience in Audit, Risk, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

• BA or BSc degree.


• Professional certification (ACA/CPA, CIA, CAMS, etc.) is preferred.


• Previous financial services, securities, compliance, or operations experience.


• Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including international regulations, sanctions regulations, and financial crimes risk.


• Demonstrates professional skepticism.


• Sound understanding of internal audit, risk management and risk advisory skills.


• Proven ability to effectively lead projects, collect and analyze data, develop, and communicate recommendations and provide effective performance feedback to team members.


• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.


• French or German language skills and / or experience with or knowledge of France or Germany AML regulations is an advantage.
  
  b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.