Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Specialist in Financial Crimes Risk Management as part of Independent Risk Management.

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In this role, you will:

Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within functional area and contribute to large-scale planning related to functional area deliverables

Investigate, research, examine, and report complex financial crimes transactions, policy violations and suspicious situations with high levels of risk

Perform risk evaluation 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 resulting fraud prevention strategies

Perform investigative research, root cause assessment and consulting regarding highly 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

Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet deliverables

Partner closely with leadership to develop strategies to minimize financial crime portfolio risk through innovative methods with the ultimate goal of maximizing profits

Provide leadership within the team

Serve as a liaison and represent the organization in handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff

Develop and deliver a wide range of training for individuals involved in issue detection

Interact internally and externally to conduct investigations or to address risk management

Required Qualifications:

4+ 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:

4+ years of banking industry experience

4+ years of experience with BSA/AML/OFAC laws and regulations.

Experience with sanctions screening processes, OFAC regulations, investigations, workflows and programs

In-depth knowledge and understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions programs

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

Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Experience with GSMOS and or Firco Soft sanction screening tools

Ability to handle complex issues and make risk-based decisions

WF AML/Sanctions Credential, ACAMS, CFE or CRCM designation

Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Proven critical thinking and analytical skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strong leadership skills

Advanced level experience with Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Project management/User-Acceptance testing experience

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Ability to work additional hours as needed,

User acceptance testing on weekends as needed

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

Posting End Date:

28 Jul 2024

*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.

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.

Company: WELLS FARGO BANK

Req Number: R-384303-1

Updated: Fri Jul 26 04:19:50 UTC 2024

Location: CHARLOTTE,North Carolina