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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. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Financial Crimes Officer to join the Policy and AML Advisory team within Financial Crimes Risk Management. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com (https://https/www.wellsfargojobs.com/) . The Senior Lead Financial Crimes Officer will be responsible for providing AML Policy guidance and advice, and supporting the development and maintenance of the enterprise financial crimes policies that establishes the risk-based program reasonably designed to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations related to global anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and economic sanctions.

In this role, you will:

+ Provide advice and guidance, in collaboration with Financial Crimes Legal as necessary, to business group, enterprise functions, Independent Testing & Validation, and Internal Audit on financial crimes policy requirements.

+ Be the designated subject matter expert for customer due diligence and know your customer areas of the FCRM policies.

+ Independently lead long-term projects to publish enterprise financial crimes policies, and all accompanying reference documents, within stringent timelines in accordance with the development process established by the Enterprise Policy Office.

+ Oversee financial crimes policy implementation, including making decisions on complex situations regarding policy applicability and exception requests in the applicable policy oversight system.

+ Issue and monitor policy violations and implementation infractions for financial crimes policies in the applicable policy oversight system.

+ Review work performed by the Policy Implementation Review (PIR) team to confirm findings that constitute non-adherence to policy requirements and supporting the PIR Team in the socialization of these findings with the business groups and enterprise functions.

+ Collaborate with business groups and enterprise functions to identify (or advise on) risk-based practices that address financial crimes policy requirements and appropriately mitigate financial crimes risks.

+ Implement and maintain an effective financial crimes program for the company that complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing, Global Sanctions and Fraud.

+ Make decisions in complex situations requiring understanding of policies, procedures and compliance requirements that influence and lead a broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.

+ Lead projects, and virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff.

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:

+ 3+ years of AML Advisory experience with a focus on (Know your Customer (KYC) Programs.

+ 5+ years of experience with financial crimes-related laws and regulations.

+ 4+ years of experience developing and reviewing complex financial crimes policies and procedures.

+ Strong knowledge of financial crimes-related regulatory requirements and banking industry “best practices” for financial crimes compliance programs in large banking or consumer lending organizations.

+ Knowledge and understanding of Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM).

+ Active Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and, or Wells Fargo AML Sanctions Credential.

+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.

+ Ability to facilitate and lead meetings to reach conclusions, identify tasks, record actions, and achieve results.

+ Effective at building internal and external relationships with proven success collaborating with partners across the organization.

+ Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple responsibilities, tasks, and complex projects while meeting deadlines and achieving goals.

+ Ability to work independently as well as be an engaged and contributing team member.

+ Effectively manage and resolve conflict in a direct, positive manner.

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

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:

14 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-463999