Wells Fargo Financial Crimes Operations Business Accountability Specialist 

United States, Arizona, Tempe 

920047045

In this role, you will:

• Participate in research, assessment, and documentation of matters relating to the business’ policy and regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, or control efforts; identify patterns and trends and looks for opportunities for procedural or control improvements within area of focus
• Primarily responsible for assessing customer risk related to cannabis and bearer share exposure
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  but will assess other risk types
• Conduct assessments and analysis of basic business or operational outcomes, systems of record, technical assignments, documentation, procedures, or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment to guide completion of medium risk deliverables
• Present concise and well-articulated findings and recommendations, including rationale, to facilitate resolution of identified matters; exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the risk mitigation or control activities of the business
• Engage in additional research and studies to enhance regulatory knowledge
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, and other business stakeholders to provide feedback, credibly challenge issues, and calibrate, as needed, to ensure alignment, consistency, and accuracy across groups
• Participate in cross-organizational or internal operational initiatives and improvement efforts

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Financial Crimes​
• CAMS or Wells Fargo AML Sanctions Credentials Program Certified (WFAMSC)
• Industry knowledge or subject matter expertise with cannabis and/or bearer shares
• Strong writing skills with an ability to effectively document financial crimes risk, mitigating factors and provide a risk determination
• Experience with Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Experience with Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) or Unusual Activity Report (UAR) review and writing
• Experience in conducting investigative research, root cause analysis and consulting on transactions, suspicious situations, policy violations, referrals, customers, and related parties that present moderate to high risk, or complexity
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing findings to determine level of risk
• Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
• Experience in preparing appropriate documentation and reporting to management
• Experience in assisting with writing corrective action plans and assist in managing change to prevent and mitigate risk
• Ability to apply knowledge and independent judgement in various risk management practices
• Knowledge and understanding of process flow or procedure
• Ability to coordinate completion of multiple tasks and meet time frames
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and workin a complex environment
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in informing peers, line of business and other partners on findings

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Willingness to work on-site at the posted location
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

​Posting Locations:

• 600 S 4th St. Minneapolis, MN
• 300 Highway 169 S Saint Louis Park, MN
• 1150 W. Washington St. Tempe, AZ
• 1525 W WT Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC

Pay Range

$63,600.00 - $113,000.00

12 Mar 2025

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.