About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist in Financial Crimes Risk Management as part of Independent Risk Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com ..

In this role, you will:

Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities

Perform risk assessment and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls

Conduct data and onsite reviews, review findings, determine risk level and recommend fraud prevention strategies

Review and assess business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables

Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding complex financial crimes transactions, policy violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk

Perform detailed examination to detect transactional and relationship patterns, trends, anomalies and schemes across multiple businesses or products

Act as an escalation point for more complex cases

Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing full knowledge proficiency in the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements

Take action on control failures in bank processes and procedures

Represent organization in handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations

Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels

Lead, participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives

Provide input to development and delivery of a wide range of individual education for financial crimes awareness

Prepare documentation and refer cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to management

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge and understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions programs and experience with sanctions screening

Experience with international and/or domestic products and services including wire transfers, foreign exchange, trade services and ACH

Experience with LexisNexis, World-Check, Hogan and SVP

Team player and enjoy supporting and achieving team goals

Highly adaptable to work with multiple teams, personalities and styles

Proficient level with Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Excellent investigative and research skills

Experience with GSMOS and or Firco Soft sanction screening tools

Ability to handle complex issues and make risk-based decisions independently

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Ability to work additional hours as needed,

User acceptance testing on weekends as needed

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

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.

$63,600.00 - $124,300.00

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:

7 Mar 2025

* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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-437076