Audit Manager, Executive Director - Global Sanctions

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager, Executive Director on the Financial Crimes Audit Team. The Financial Crimes Audit Team provides horizontal audit coverage of financial crimes risk across Wells Fargo lines of business. The Financial Crimes Audit Team oversees, manages, and executes BSA/AML/OFAC related audits across Wells Fargo lines of business, and evaluates the system of internal controls and processes related to financial crimes. The officer title associated with this role is Executive Director given the complexity of engagements that this role is acting as the Auditor-in-charge, overseeing the work of a team of Audit staff. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Manage 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 Audit Services policies and guidance
• Assist in planning and organizing work in an annual cycle and project cycle
• Supervise and oversee assigned audits
• Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of audit work and staff
• Develop and maintain solid business relationships within Wells Fargo Audit Services and with teams across Wells Fargo, and other stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 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:

• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and supporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit/risk projects or engagement
• Experience with Issue Validation and Remediation
• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), International, Sanctions regulations and financial crimes risk. 
• Expertise in Sanctions compliance risks and controls

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for 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.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Posting End Date:

4 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

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