Financial Crimes Operations Business Accountability Specialist

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Specialist on the Heightened Customer Risk team within Financial Crimes Operations. The specialist will be responsible for assessing customer risk related to high-risk attributes such as political exposed persons, Non-Us Government exposures.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in research, assessment, and documentation of matters relating to the business’ policy and regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, or control efforts; identify patterns and trends and looks for opportunities for procedural or control improvements within area of focus
• Primarily responsible for assessing customer risk related to political exposed persons, non-US government exposures, but will assess other risk types
• Conduct assessments and analysis of basic business or operational outcomes, systems of record, technical assignments, documentation, procedures, or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment to guide completion of medium risk deliverables
• Present concise and well-articulated findings and recommendations, including rationale, to facilitate resolution of identified matters; exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the risk mitigation or control activities of the business
• Engage in additional research and studies to enhance regulatory knowledge
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, and other business stakeholders to provide feedback, credibly challenge issues, and calibrate, as needed, to ensure alignment, consistency, and accuracy across groups
• Participate in cross-organizational or internal operational initiatives and improvement efforts

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:  work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Due Diligence experience producing detailed customer risk assessments
• Experience with Financial Crimes​
• Successful completion of ACAMS certification
• Industry knowledge or subject matter expertise with political exposed persons, non-US government exposures
• Strong writing skills with an ability to effectively document financial crimes risk, mitigating factors and provide a risk determination
• Experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Experience with Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) or Unusual Activity Report (UAR) review and writing
• Experience in conducting investigative research, root cause analysis and consulting on transactions, suspicious situations, policy violations, referrals, customers, and related parties that present moderate to high risk, or complexity
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing findings to determine level of risk
• Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
• Experience in preparing appropriate documentation and reporting to management
• Experience in assisting with writing corrective action plans and assist in managing change to prevent and mitigate risk
• Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
• Knowledge and understanding of process flow or procedure
• Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet time frames
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work in a complex environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience in informing peers, line of business and other partners on findings

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at the posted location
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

​Posting Locations:

• 600 S 4th St. Minneapolis, MN
• 300 Highway 169 S Saint Louis Park, MN
• 1150 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ
• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC

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 - $113,000.00

Posting End Date:

11 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.

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