Financial Crimes Specialist, Global Sanctions, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
Irving
Minneapolis
Saint Louis
Tempe

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

68000.00 - 114000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist in Financial Crimes Risk Management as part of Independent Risk Management. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Job Responsibility:

Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities
Perform risk assessment 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 fraud prevention strategies
Review and assess business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding 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
Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing full knowledge proficiency in the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
Take action on control failures in bank processes and procedures
Represent organization in handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels
Lead, participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives
Provide input to development and delivery of a wide range of individual education for financial crimes awareness
Prepare documentation and refer cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to management

Requirements:

2+ 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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions programs and experience with sanctions screening
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
Team player and enjoy supporting and achieving team goals
Highly adaptable to work with multiple teams, personalities and styles
Proficient level with Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Excellent investigative and research skills
Experience with GSMOS and or Firco Soft sanction screening tools
Ability to handle complex issues and make risk-based decisions independently

Nice to have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions programs and experience with sanctions screening
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
Team player and enjoy supporting and achieving team goals
Highly adaptable to work with multiple teams, personalities and styles
Proficient level with Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Ability to work additional hours as needed
Excellent investigative and research skills
Experience with GSMOS and or Firco Soft sanction screening tools
Ability to handle complex issues and make risk-based decisions independently

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 18, 2025

Expiration:
August 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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