Business Execution Director
Today• Minneapolis, MN
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Director for Financial Crimes Operations. We believe in the power of working together because great ideas can come from anyone. Through collaboration, any employee can have an impact and make a difference for the entire company. Explore opportunities with us for a career in a supportive environment where you can learn and grow.
In this role, you will:
- Lead specialized teams to carry out a customer due diligence program for Financial Crimes Operations.
- Develop and implement quality policies, procedures, and controls for relevant business or enterprise functions impacted by their outcomes.
- Identify and design approaches for ongoing due diligence technology applications, risk policies, procedures, and controls for business or enterprise functions.
- Monitor and address customer due diligence matters across FCO.
- Oversee the Ongoing Due Diligence team and make decisions to address due diligence issues.
- Coordinate with ongoing due diligence colleagues and other business leaders.
- Manage allocation of personnel and financial resources for FCO Ongoing Customer Due Diligence.
- Support talent development to align with business objectives and strategies.
- Work with business partners to implement necessary updates.
- Provide guidance through management to maintain due diligence standards and support corrective actions as needed.
- Engage with peers to consult on program effectiveness, change readiness, and technology-related topics
- 8+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, including Management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
- Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, Customer Due Diligence, and operational risk frameworks.
- Leadership & Strategy: Proven ability to lead large teams, drive transformation initiatives, and manage budgets and business operations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building global relationships, influencing across leadership levels, and mentoring future leaders.
- Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; effective in matrixed environments with competing priorities.
- Execution & Accountability: Delivers high-quality outcomes, takes ownership of results, and consistently meets deadlines under pressure.
- Analytical Thinking: Synthesizes data to inform decisions and balances innovation with practical execution.
- KYC: Experience leading KYC Operations teams responsible for standard, enhanced, and customized due diligence processes under Bank BSA/AML policies.
- Management: Experience managing managers and building large high-performing teams. Managing teams in multiple sites, including global teams in India or similar non-US regions.
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- This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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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.
$185,000.00 - $300,000.00
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
3 Jan 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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.
Applicants with Disabilities
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Client-provided location(s): Minneapolis, MN
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-506260-2
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-17T18:09:37
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
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