Financial Crimes Specialist

• 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
• Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding complex financial crimes transactions, policy violations and suspicious situations
• 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
• 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

• 2+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
• Knowledge of the 314(b) information sharing program, including assessing eligibility, intaking the request, and determining what information is appropriate to share
• Experience researching and analyzing complex transactions to detect patterns, trends, and anomalies
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, production-oriented environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) products and Wells Fargo systems such as Financial Crimes Platform, SVP, and Consumer Small Business Banking (CSBB) claims databases
• BS/BA degree or higher

Prior experience in the financial services industry, including general banking and/or accounting knowledge

• 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