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Lead Analytics Consultant, Financial Crimes Compliance

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Lead Analytics Consultant, Financial Crimes Compliance

Clive, IA

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Analytics Consultant for the Financial Crimes Analytics, Monitoring, and Surveillance (FCAMS) team within Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM). This team supports the Enterprise's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) global program. In this role, you will support moderately complex initiatives to evaluate risks and provide recommendations. This includes reviewing transactional activity across segments, products, and geographical locations. The team also provides management reporting for FCRM, operational support for the investigation's teams, research for the alerting teams, and reporting for the front-line businesses to assist in their risk management programs. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com .

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In this role, you will:
  • Lead or participate in providing solutions to moderately complex business problems by developing new automated analytics and business procedures to support them.
  • Utilize internal and external data to provide insights, develop analytical strategies, and provide analytical support regarding a wide array of business initiatives in the Financial Crimes space.
  • Partner with business and technical groups to design and implement analytic solutions; provide influence and leadership in the identification of new tools and methods to analyze data.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance and legal regulations and policies on all projects managed.
  • Support the AML Transaction monitoring program with conversion rates and research on changing trends.
  • Support the investigations team with operational and management dashboards.
  • Provide data in support of regulatory reviews.
  • Provide responses and research for internal audits.
  • Contribute to an effective Customer Due Diligence program by supporting the Front Line Monitoring review process.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Strong SQL query writing experience, preferably in Teradata or Oracle environments.
  • Understanding of BSA/AML/OFAC laws and regulations and experience with practical application in a risk program.
  • Understanding of financial institution products.
  • Knowledge and understanding of wire processes (SWIFT, Fed Wire, CHIPS, etc...).
  • Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment while staying focused on business objectives.
  • Ability to summarize findings and explain in plain language for a broad audience.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple business partners at all levels of the organization.
Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants
    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.
    $96,600.00 - $171,800.00
    Benefits

    Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
    1 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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    Client-provided location(s): West Des Moines, IA, USA
    Job ID: WellsFargo-R-409428-6
    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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