About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking Lead Compliance Officers in Corporate Risk as part of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Compliance. As the Lead Compliance Officer, you will support the business aligned compliance functions on the Fixed Income Sales & Trading Compliance Team. Will be responsible for supporting one of the following coverage areas:
- Business Aligned Compliance Officer (BACO) for the Strategic Relationship Management Team, and Compliance subject matter expert for the Fixed Income Electronic Trading, Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting (e.g. TRACE, SDR), and 3rd party compliance programs.
- Business Aligned Compliance Officer (BACO) for the Cross-Asset Sales and Market Strategy Groups, with the Structured Products Group business.
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- Serve as the regulatory subject matter expert in a diverse range of regulatory requirements
- Provide regulatory compliance advice to the business within the Fixed Income Sales & Trading coverage and support day-to-day compliance inquiries and regulatory initiatives related to the Fixed Income Sales & Trading compliance program
- Execute on compliance activities related to the Fixed Income Sales & Trading and Strategic Relationship Management Groups
- Support the day-to-day Fixed Income Sales & Trading compliance program and address inquiries related to regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and provide management ready communications and reporting of compliance issues and activities
- Be accountable for executing on compliance initiatives impacting the Fixed Income Sales & Trading Compliance Team
- Provide oversight and monitoring of business group risk-based compliance programs
- Maintain compliance risk expertise and consulting for projects and initiatives with moderate to high risk, over multiple business lines
- Establish, implement and maintain risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements
- Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions
- Develop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to standards with subject matter expertise
- Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change
- Report findings and make recommendations to management and appropriate committees
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
- Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Monitor the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management
- Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions
- Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives
- Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high risk compliance matters
- Interface with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk related topics
- 5+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Experience with Fixed Income
- Knowledge and understanding of FINRA and SEC rules and regulations
- Ability to provide advice and counsel to management on initiatives to improve risk management and internal controls
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner across all levels of the organization
- Ability to leverage critical thinking skills while developing and executing action plans
- FINRA registration including FINRA Series 7 (or FINRA recognized equivalents)
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job posting
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship
- This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
2 Jan 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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