Consumer & Small Business Banking Emerging Risks and Initiatives Lead, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
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Wilmington

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

100000.00 - 179000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Emerging Risks & Initiatives Lead (Lead Business Accountability Specialist) in Consumer and Small Business Banking (CSBB) BSA AML Transformation (BAT) team, part of the CSBB Chief Administrative Office. In this role you will be responsible for BSA/AML risk coverage across CSBB to identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging risk exposures associated with their activities and operations. The group is responsible for complex business-specific Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) processes and activities. This position sits within the CSBB BSA/AML transformation team and supports the CSBB transaction and product risk activities, targeted risk assessments, emerging risks and applicable reporting elements tied to BSA/AML activities, risks and controls.

Job Responsibility:

Lead BSA/AML initiatives related to product risk, transaction risk or emerging risks identification (internal and external) to enhance the CSBB BSA/AML Transformation Program
Lead complex initiatives within CSBB BSA/AML Transformation to drive execution and ensure risks and associated controls are properly implemented to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, enterprise policy requirements for that support the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Global Sanctions
Engage in major initiatives across CSBB and the enterprise acting as a subject matter expert in financial crimes with a focus on transactions and products
Collaborate with line of business teams, Control, Operations, IRM and Legal to facilitate execution, resolve issues and maintain transparency across key stakeholders
Act as an escalation point for complex projects and make recommendations for resolution
Analyze complex data to drive solutions
Provide guidance and subject matter expertise for development and delivery of training
Make decisions and recommendations in complex situations requiring understanding of applicable regulations, policies and procedures
Work cross-functionally with Financial Crimes partners to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive strategic objectives and assist in developing corrective actions to mitigate risks
Works independently, leads projects and mentors but does not manage other employees
Support regulatory exams, internal audits, or Independent Risk Management reviews as required

Requirements:

5+ 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
3+ years of financial crimes experience in an oversight, execution, control, product, or equivalent role that requires strong understanding of financial crimes policies

Nice to have:

Experience in control, compliance, fraud, risk management, audit, or a related job function
Applicable Financial Crimes and risk related industry certifications, such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.
Risk and control assessment experience
Experience with leading Issue Management activities including root cause analysis and corrective action planning and monitoring
Experience in understanding and documenting unfamiliar processes to identify key risks, identify and evaluate controls and provide consulting to remediate control deficiencies
Strong understanding of financial crimes policies, procedures, and programs
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with other business and functional areas
Ability to work independently in a virtual team environment where other team members, team management, and business partners are not local
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Expiration:
August 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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