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Operations Associate Manager, Sanctions COE

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Wells Fargo

Operations Associate Manager, Sanctions COE

Bonifacio Global City, Philippines

About the role:

  • Wells Fargo is seeking an Operations Associate Manager. This job is responsible for activities that support the operational infrastructure, performance, and efficiency.
In this role, you will:
  • Supervise a team of Operation Specialists responsible for moderately complex transactional and operational tasks such as processing servicing related tasks, identifying problems, improving service levels and develop metric to measure growth and performance
  • Ensure timely completion, quality and compliance within the operation area
  • Work independently on moderately complex issues and projects
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk control development and escalates issues to senior management
  • Provide training, performance, evaluation and coaching of less experienced team
  • Make daily supervisory decisions and resolve moderately complex business issues related to team supervision, work allocation and daily operational tasks under direction of Operations management
  • Leverage interpretation of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including senior managers
  • Lead team to achieve objectives
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Operations
  • Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Required Qualifications:

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  • Experience in Operations, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
  • Leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree holder, preferably business course - Banking, Accounting & Finance, or other related discipline
  • Over five (5) years of people management experience in Sanctions Screening Operations
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Knowledge and understanding of Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) compliance
  • Knowledge on Message types like SWIFT, FED WIRE, CHIPS, Telex, ISO and IntelliTRACS system an advantage
  • Fluent in both verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven management skills with ability to analyze issues and provide solution in a tactful manner
  • Ability to work independently and provide support on flexible hours/working days
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Well organized, proactive, constructive, and capable to motivate teamwork
  • Transition/Process migration experience in a shared service environment
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Knowledge in transaction management (preferable)
  • Interbank network; Payment network systems; Management of cut-off times
  • Required to monitor any wires that are in the queue
  • Work directly with Fircosoft and trust sanctions filter
  • Utilize World Check/Lexis Nexis screening tools to complete any transnational analysis needed
  • Complete any AD HOC screening requests
  • Transaction workflow (SWIFT and SEPA)
  • Proficiency in computer skills (MS-Office).
Job Expectations:
  • Able to perform shift work (incl. Night Shifts) and report on PHL public holidays if fall on Mondays to Fridays including Christmas and New Year's Eve
  • Amenable to work full-time onsite, Monday - Friday, Five/NEO, BGC, Taguig City
  • In scope - 10 day Required Absence Policy due to Sensitive Position
Posting End Date:
24 Nov 2024
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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Client-provided location(s): Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-402915
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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