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At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Financial Crimes Officer responsible for providing direct support to the Regional Head of Americas Financial Crimes Risk Management, managing the Americas FCRM Program and other strategic initiatives in the Americas Region. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://https/www.wellsfargojobs.com/) . The Senior Lead Officer will be responsible for the AML, ATF program requirements specific to non-branch/non-broker dealer legal entities. This individual will liaise with the regional and domestic lines of business, including Financial Crimes Operations, Commercial Bank Financial Crimes Risk, Front Line Control and the Chief Operating Office, to ensure they have developed effective processes and controls to meet both corporate and/or local regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will:

+ Serve as the Compliance Officer for the Equipment Finance/Vendor Finance (EF, VF) and Rail businesses operating in Canada and represent Americas FCRM on projects to comply with new requirements under the PCMLTFA.

+ Implement and oversee an effective financial crimes program that complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations for Canadian EF, VF and Rail businesses.

+ Lead implementation of initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines operating in the Americas region.

+ Act as an advisor to the Regional Head, Canada Branch CAMLO, and other regional leaders to develop or influence plans and long term goals with financial crimes risk.

+ Evaluate implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and partner with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls and processes are established.

+ Deliver solutions that are long-term, sustainable, and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical thinking, and coordination of highly complex activities and guidance to others.

+ Influence and negotiate with executive management, business and regional heads, and high level stakeholders.

+ Lead risk evaluation and independently challenge existing fundamentals or assumptions while developing alternative approaches, models and solutions to schemes and trend.

+ Engage strategically with all levels of professionals and managers across the company.

Required Qualifications:

+ 7+ 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.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience with Commercial Bank businesses operating outside the United States, specifically Equipment and Vendor Finance, Inventory Finance, and Rail businesses.

+ Understanding of existing Know Your Customer, Customer Due Diligence (KYC, CDD) requirements and processes at the enterprise level or for Canadian legal entities.

+ Understanding of businesses operating outside the United States through the Edge Corporation (Wells Fargo International Banking Corporation).

+ Strong critical thinking skills, ability to anticipate areas of improvement, and ability to evaluate gaps to determine root cause.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical employees and regional leaders.

+ Familiarization with Cornerstone and other internal systems utilized throughout front line Commercial Bank. Corporate and Investment Banking (CB, CIB).

+ Ability to work with limited oversight on multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

+ Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

+ Strong project management skills.

+ Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or other recognized AML, Financial Crimes certifications.

Job Expectations:

+ This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

+ Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting.

+ This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Posting Locations:

401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

250 E John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX

600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

114 N Beaumont Street, Saint Louis, MO

1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ

North Carolina – Charlotte Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Texas – Irving Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Minnesota – Minneapolis Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Iowa – West Des Moines Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Missouri – Saint Louis Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Arizona – Tempe Pay Range: $144,400.00 - 300,000.00 USD Annually

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

+ 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

Posting End Date:

11 Jun 2025

*** **_Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

**Req Number:** R-462873