Lead Financial Crimes Officer

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Crimes Officer to join the Financial Crimes Data, Platforms and Reporting team within Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM). Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. The Lead Financial Crimes Officer will be responsible for writing in-depth business requirements and coordinating with technology resources to develop data and platform systems in alignment with the product vision and roadmap utilizing an agile methodology within FCRM in support of the Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) process. In addition, you will act as a product owner of Financial Crimes applications working closely with technology partners to develop solutions satisfying complex business process needs. This includes preparing user stories and acceptance criteria for system changes, recommending, and initiating system testing and acting as an internal consultant within technology and business groups by using quality tools and process definition/improvement to re-engineer technical processes for greater efficiencies.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in providing technology initiatives for simple to moderately complex business problems within technology business systems.

• Contribute to the development of systems and procedures that are both cost effective and meet the relevant business requirements.

• Evaluate moderately complex business, operational, or technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of planning and direction conducted to resolve complex business problems.

• Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate moderately complex business problems and lead a team to provide comprehensive technological solutions.

• Act as an internal consultant within technology and business groups by using quality tools and process definition or improvement to re-engineer technical processes.

• Collaborate and consult with business and technology teams to evaluate and resolve issues to provide technological solutions and manage both project schedules and deliverables.

• Coordinate communication and information flow between business and technology teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding USA PATRIOT Act and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

• Microsoft SharePoint site design and administration functions experience.

• SQL programming experience, specifically with Teradata.

• Strong project management and product ownership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.

• Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.

• Understanding of the banking industry and products (DDA, brokerage, ACH, wires, etc.).

• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

• Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment.

• Experience with corporate wide systems such as Hogan, OIB, SVP or Mobius Archive.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting.

• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Posting Locations:

401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Bldg B, Irving, TX

600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

114 N Beaumont Street, Saint Louis, MO

1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ

North Carolina – Charlotte Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Texas – Irving Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Minnesota – Minneapolis Pay Range: $131,000.00 - 206,000.00 USD Annually

Iowa – West Des Moines Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Missouri – Saint Louis Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Arizona – Tempe Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Pay Range
 

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.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

Posting End Date:

9 Oct 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

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