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:

• Conduct thorough sanctions screening analysis, including review of transactions and clients against sanctions watchlists
• Perform alert review to detect sanctions concerns and document decision rationale

• Review transactions escalated by lines of business and operations to detect sanctions exposure
• Ensure compliance with OFAC regulations, US sanctions and regional / global sanctions programs, as applicable
• Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities
• Stay current in the knowledge of global sanctions and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels
• Lead, participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives

Required Qualifications :
3+ years' experience in Financial Crimes - AML -KYC, Sanctions Screening (Account and Transaction) 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.
In-depth knowledge of OFAC regualtions, US sanctions and global regulatory guidelines
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.

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