About this Senior Information Security Analyst role at Wells Fargo
About the Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst (Individual Contributor) in the area of Cyber Security for the Third Party Cyber Security team. The role activities include intake, assessing, testing, monitoring, and reporting on the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of information security related controls for third party.
Key Responsibilities
- Work and collaborate with third party service providers to assess information security risk in IT infrastructures, applications, and information security programs of varying sizes and complexities.
- Execute remote security assessments via questionnaires, as needed, and complete associated reports, and security plans.
- Review/analyze third party attestation and certification artifacts (SOC2, SIG, PCI DSS, Etc.) shared by third parties to identify the information security risks
- Document assessment results and write assessment report(s) for key stakeholders in conjunction with the Wells Fargo Information Security Risk Assessment Program.
- Provide subject matter expertise in the Third Party information security program and provide timely solutions to identified problems
- Work independently as the Third Party Assessment lead. Collaborate with the senior leader - Third Party Assessment management; US and internal stakeholders
- Analyze the data related to information security findings and present meaningful views to relevant stakeholders on the trends and patterns of control gaps.
- Manage different intake request scenarios to close the assessments within the stipulated timeframe.
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience working in Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance
- 4+ years of experience working in Third Party Information Security Assessment or Cyber Security Assessments
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
- Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST, GLBA, GDPR
- Superior attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in writing technical reports.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of information security domains and possesses a well-rounded technical background. Knowledge of operational risk, IT processes and systems
- Comfortable with making and presenting recommendations to a wide audience of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management
- Demonstrated experience of conflict resolution, negotiation and problem identification and solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects related to information security
- Knowledge of operational risk, IT processes and systems
- Advanced MS SharePoint and Microsoft office skills
Posting End Date:
16 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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.
