Senior Financial Crimes Specialist - International Governance Office
Today• Charlotte, NC
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Specialist to Support the International Governance Office (IGO) in its administration of the Financial Crimes Risk Management program internationally, by performing centralized coordination and monitoring activities across various businesses and legal entities.
In this role, you will:
- Will help with compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Support the issue management process, including tracking, reporting, and escalating.
- Support audit and exam management as necessary.
- RCSA workstreams as necessary.
- Assist in the periodic review of Wells Fargo global Financial Crimes Risk Management policies, including those designed to ensure effective governance of international regions. Provide recommendations, as needed.
- Assist in the extensive reviews of international regional (APAC, EMEA, Canada/LATAM) country office financial crimes programs, procedures, and other documents.
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls.
- Assist in the review of findings of internal audits, compliance testing, and regulatory exams conducted.
- Participate in the development of corrective action plans to address program deficiencies or recommendations.
- Assist in the review of high-risk audit plans and ongoing monitoring of remediation actions.
- Partner closely with leadership to develop strategies to minimize financial crime portfolio risk through innovative methods.
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
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- 4+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
- Experience in Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes within the financial industry.
- Project management experience.
- US and/or international Financial Crimes experience.
- Ability to collaborate with and navigate a diverse group of stakeholders both in the U.S. and the international regions (Americas, APAC, EMEA).
- Experience with administration, implementation or management of a risk management program.
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and/or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and/or another similar credential is a plus.
- BS/BA degree; advanced degree is a plus.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, and to work in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work with competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication, organizational/time management, and analytical/problem solving skills, with high attention to details.
- Ability to work reliably and flexibly, both independently and as part of a project team.
- Ability to offer strong credible challenge and exercise sound judgment/decision-making.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
- 1525 W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- 600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
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.
$87,000.00 - $154,000.00
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 Sep 2025
* 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.
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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-484434-1
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-03T18:08:28
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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