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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Specialist as part of the Commercial Banking Quality Assurance team. In this role you will be responsible for:

Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews on multiple financial crimes programs.

• Design/lead review activities related to CDD and other Financial Crimes activities.

• Present individual QA and Self-Assurance results to FCQA management.

Act as a primary point of contact between key programs within CBFCR and CSA Analysts (both U.S. based and Off-shore) to communicate findings, discuss guidance updates, and provide feedback related to their results.

• Be responsible for completing and publishing findings in a timely and professional manner.

• Support CBQA leadership with preparation of monthly reporting.

• Support CBQA leadership with all non-standard testing exercises.

• Raise identified gaps, issues, and escalations to management to ensure timely resolution. Execute review activities that will provide reasonable assurance that controls are designed and operating effectively.

• Ensure all review results are stored in standard formats and locations.

• Be an independent contributor in building a critical line of defense.

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
• 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, US:

• 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:

• 2 years of Financial Crimes experience

• Excelled understanding of the Customer Due Diligence Policy

• 2 years user experience with Wells Fargo Cornerstone resource

• Excelled understanding of CB and CIB Beneficial Ownership procedures

• • BS/BA Degree or higher

• Ability to present complex material in a digestible, consumable manner to all levels of management

• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills

• Independently manage multiple tasks successfully

• ACAMS certified

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Commercial and/or Corporate & Investment Banking experience

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, actively lead or participate in projects/discussions, work through problems and help reach decisions that are in the best interest of the Company and the customers

• Highly motivated, well organized, and able to execute responsibilities autonomously or with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and bring tasks to completion within established timeframes

• Focus on execution of process while understanding how the process fits in to overall

  CBFCR (Commercial Banking Financial Crimes Risk) Banking initiatives

• Experience preparing written reports on analytical findings leveraging Excel or PPT.

Job Expectations:

• Hybrid work schedule: Must adhere to in-office requirements at least 3 days a week at published location.

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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