About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a...
In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives such as due diligence programs with broad impact and act as key participant in execution of due diligence reporting processes and controls, interpret policies, guideline and governance programs
• Review and analyze complex onboarding processes and challenges that require research, investigation and evaluation
• Compile and evaluate report results
• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations requiring strong understanding of policies, procedures and compliance requirements that influence and lead Due Diligence team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to experienced managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Participate in the testing and monitoring of work performed by Financial Crimes Operations within Commercial Banking / Corporate & Investment Banking (CB & CIB)
• Performing and documenting quality review activities related to CB & CIB policies, processes, and requirements
• Performing review activities that will provide reasonable assurance that controls are designed and operating effectively
• Interacting with peers and partners in Client Onboarding and Inline Quality Control and Self Assurance as well as our Investigation teams
• Leveraging strong foundational knowledge of the CB & CIB minimum CDD requirements by customer type methodology, other 1FCP procedures, and Beneficial Ownership requirements and guidelines.
• Perform background investigations and negative news screenings for Domestic and OUS Investigation
• Perform ongoing negative news monitoring reviews for CDDI internal partners
• Perform reputational risk screenings for Third Party Program
• Execute and perform sanction, PEP, CIP, regulatory screenings, and other list-based screening services
• Maintain risk management in CDDI program
• Manage and meet service level expectations related to resolving data quality issues, drive efficiencies and reduce the overall data quality issue volume
• Drive successful results and continual process improvement
• Provide support to interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs
• Review and analyze client onboarding processes or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
• Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
• Aggregate, evaluate and report results and escalate where necessary
• Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the customer onboarding and DQI functions, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Ensuring all quality reviews are conducted and stored according to Inline Quality Control procedure
• Maintaining knowledge of latest guidance, including policies and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal team members, as required

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 year of BSA/AML experience including KYC, CDD, EDD, CIP and / or other related risk and regulatory disciplines
• 5 year of Quality Control experience

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
• Demonstrated change leadership skills with ability to lead through change impacts
• Ability to prioritize/quickly re-prioritize tasks, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Proven experience building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders
• Ability to document and describe complex transactions and manage due diligence
• Knowledge and understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of due diligence
• Experience using Wells Fargo Cornerstone system
• Knowledge and understanding of financial crime, fraud, or risk management
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Operates independently with minimal supervision, and effectively manages work requests to meet performance expectations
• Ability to dissect complex organizational structures to complete due diligence quality reviews
• Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain momentum driving for results and clarity in uncertain situations

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

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Posting End Date:
6 Apr 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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