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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Crimes Officer to implement and maintain an effective financial crimes program for the company that complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Global Sanctions. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://https/www.wellsfargojobs.com/) . Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) is the second line independent risk management function accountable for oversight and management of the global financial crimes program. The Financial Crimes Lead Officer will manage and assist with the company's risk appetite and key risk indicator program and the company's enterprise risk and identification program to execute requests from Internal Audit, examiners, and other internal testing groups, and assisting with other special projects and initiatives related to the Global Financial Crimes Risk Management Program. This team member must build and maintain strong relationships with financial crimes leadership across all three lines of defense, the Legal Department, and various other independent risk management (second line) groups that own the process (i.e. escalations, risk assessment).
In this role, you will:
Partner effectively with colleagues across the firm, business, operations management, compliance, risk, audit, regulators, and technology control functions to drive consistent and rigorous operational risk practices and Control programs including control committees, risk mitigation, key risk indicators, control design and performance evaluation.
Lead companywide risk identification and assessment programs on behalf of FCRM, which requires aggregating inputs from multiple sources, drafting reporting materials and providing training.
Assist with the execution of FCRM initiatives to achieve long-term strategic objectives that impact management across functions.
Oversee engagement with key stakeholder commitments and obligations related to high priority initiatives.
Support the execution of a risk-based financial crimes program across the enterprise or businesses in a complex regulatory environment.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain an awareness of the state of financial crimes compliance activity and risk companywide and contribute subject matter expertise.
Develop and implement strategic solutions to complex challenges that may have impacts outside FCRM..
Ensure programs and policies are designed to identify, assess, measure, and monitor significant risks proactively and systematically.
Provide oversight of financial crimes and risk management programs.
Consult with and influence all levels of professionals, including peers and senior leaders.
Effectively balance regulatory commitments with risk program simplification.
Foster an environment that ensures strong communication and cooperation across the three lines of defense.
Collaborate with peers and leaders to develop strategies, goals and solutions.
Required Qualifications:
5+ 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, education
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in developing, articulating, and organizing findings to draft executive level reporting.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure Business Groups and Corporate Functions are engaged and allocating resources as necessary to assist in FCRM Risk Assessments.
Broad understanding of illicit finance risks (Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, Sanctions, and Anti-bribery & Corruption).
Experience performing risk & control work (Issues, Corrective Actions, MREs, Audit Findings).
Highly analytical with the ability to perform independent research (e.g., Open-source, Internal resources, assess applicability of specific policies and procedures that exist within FCRM and in the Businesses).
Embrace ambiguity and be proactive in identifying enhancement opportunities and process improvements.
Time Management skills and ability to prioritize work assignments in an environment with competing priorities.
Experience designing and executing enterprise-wide financial crimes risk management programs, including emerging risk initiatives, metric development, and analysis.
Experience in assessing financial crime risk issues enterprise-wide across multiple businesses.
Expert-level knowledge of AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations and associated compliance programs.
Advanced level of organizational skills to make tough, informed decisions and thoughtfully share independent perspectives.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to translate ambiguous ideas/issues into well-defined plans/solutions with a track-record for delivering results.
Advanced level of communication skills, both orally and in writing, to be able to ask well-crafted questions and present ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
Ability to develop and articulate sound proposals to key stakeholders, and an ability to influence and drive timely decision making.
Proven ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and constituencies.
Advanced Degree preferred (Masters, MBA, or JD).
Job Expectations:
Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
Posting Locations:
401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Bldg B, Irving, TX
600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
114 N Beaumont Street, Saint Louis, MO
1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ
North Carolina - Charlotte Pay Range: - $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually
Texas - Irving Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually
Minnesota - Minneapolis Pay Range: $131,000.00 - 206,000.00 USD Annually
Iowa - West Des Moines Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually
Missouri - Saint Louis Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually
Arizona - Tempe Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually
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.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
14 Aug 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
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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-481255
