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Financial Crime Specialist

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Financial Crime Specialist

Bangalore, India

About this role:
As a part of Wells Fargo's second line of defense and Independent Risk Management team, Financial Crimes Risk Management covers jobs responsible for implementing and maintaining 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, and Global Sanctions.


Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist.
In this role you will:


• Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities
• Perform below the line testing of the transaction monitoring models to assess the efficacy of these models and provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models

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• Perform analysis to detect patterns, trends, anomalies and schemes in transactions and relationships across multiple businesses or products
• 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, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
• Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding complex financial crimes transactions, policy
violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk
• 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 and exercise independent judgment while developing full
knowledge proficiency in the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels
• Lead, participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives
• Provide input to develop and deliver a wide range of individual education for financial crimes awareness
• Prepare documentation and refer cases for Unusual Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse




Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years' experience in Financial Crimes - AML Investigations/Transaction Monitoring, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

    Desired Qualifications:
    Anti -Money Laundering (AML) / Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) experience including strong knowledge and understanding of transaction monitoring.
    Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
    Good verbal and written communication skills.
    Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
Posting End Date:
26 Nov 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-417363
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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