What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Crimes Officer position at wellsfargo?
Title: Financial Crimes Officer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 6 months
Work Engagement: W2
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits
Job Summary:
The Financial Crimes Officer is responsible for leading and supporting complex initiatives that strengthen Financial Crimes, Risk, Compliance, and operational effectiveness across the organization. The individual will partner with business, risk, compliance, technology, and audit stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, implement sustainable processes and controls, manage regulatory and governance requirements, and support the execution of key business priorities.
Job Requirements:
Lead or support complex projects, programs, and initiatives with moderate to high business impact.
Partner with stakeholders to identify risks, develop solutions, and implement process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Establish, maintain, and enhance governance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and supporting documentation.
Conduct analysis, assessments, and reviews to identify trends, risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Support risk management activities, including risk and control assessments, issue management, corrective actions, and control monitoring.
Coordinate and support internal and external reviews, audits, examinations, validations, and regulatory engagements.
Develop reporting, metrics, presentations, and communications for business leaders and governance forums.
Manage documentation, testing, implementation, and maintenance of business processes, controls, systems, and regulatory requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise and consultative support on business initiatives, risk programs, and operational processes.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely execution of deliverables and successful implementation of strategic objectives.
Mentor team members and provide guidance on best practices, governance standards, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Experience in Financial Crimes, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, Controls, Audit, Operations, Program Management, or related fields
Experience leading complex initiatives, projects, or business processes across multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience developing and maintaining processes, controls, procedures, or governance documentation
Ability to evaluate risk, make sound decisions, and drive effective solutions in complex environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Experience in AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Financial Crimes, Intelligence, Monitoring, Investigations, Operational Risk, or Compliance
Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, issue management, or control validation activities
Experience with risk assessments, governance reporting, process improvement, and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives in a highly regulated environment