**About this role:**
Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager, Executive Director on the Compliance Audit team. The Audit Manager will lead audit coverage for areas that include Compliance Risk, inclusive of the risk management program and/or regulatory coverage. This is an individual contributor role with supervisory responsibilities; however, no direct reports. This role will play an active role in leading audit coverage for the firm's risk management transformation as well as coordinating audit coverage throughout the department.
In this role, you will:
+ Lead a team of audit staff to resolve highly complex and unique challenges requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long term
+ Manage defined audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan
+ Ensure audit engagements are risk based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Internal Audit policies and guidance
+ Assist in planning and organizing work in an annual cycle and project cycle
+ Supervise and oversee assigned audits and/or issue validations
+ Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of audit work and staff
+ Develop and maintain solid business relationships within Wells Fargo Internal Audit and with teams across Wells Fargo, and other stakeholders
**Required Qualifications, US:**
+ 7+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ Experience leading regulatory compliance audit/risk engagements applicable to financial instructions
+ Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit projects or engagement
+ Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
+ A BS/BA degree or higher
+ Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
+ Proven experience with leading complex consumer compliance audit engagements.
**Job Expectations:**
+ Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
+ This position offers a hybrid work schedule
+ This position does not offer Visa sponsorship
**Pay Range**
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$139,000.00 - $239,000.00
**Benefits**
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs ( for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
+ 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
**Posting End Date:**
29 Jul 2025
***** **_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.
**Applicants with Disabilities**
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo ( .
**Drug and Alcohol Policy**
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy ( to learn more.
**Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:**
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
**Req Number:** R-475386