What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Spring Veteran Employment Transition (VET) Program: Compliance Specialist position at Wells Fargo?
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The Veteran Employment Transition (VET) Program is a nationwide 8-week Spring and Fall development program that converts directly to a full-time opportunity based on performance. We’re hiring a class of 20 – 30 to begin on April 30th starting with an intensive training and orientation led by professional instructors and senior Wells Fargo employees. You'll network with your peers and Wells Fargo leaders while developing your skills and knowledge of our financial products and services before joining a team of experienced Wells Fargo employees for on-the-job training and development. If you are a problem-solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, working hard to achieve a goal, learning new things, and improving yourself, this program might be a good fit for you.
In addition, successful candidates are team-players who work well in a collaborative environment and have strong situational analysis skills. All ranks are encouraged to apply as we are hiring at multiple levels. This program is NOT DOD SkillBridge eligible as it’s a Wells Fargo paid development program.
We believe each of our employees offer something extraordinary and we consider military experience a tremendous asset to our work environment. That’s why we’re committed to hiring military veterans, veterans with disabilities, military families and active military Reserve and National Guard personnel.
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Program Expectations:
Must be able to start April 30, 2025 and attend full duration of 8-week development program
Must be off active duty no later than April 29, 2025. (Only exceptions: terminal leave and/or traditional Guard or Reserve status, these are eligible)
Program Required Qualifications:
2 years of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Service in any branch of the United States military
Able to work on the first day of the program, April 30, 2025
About these roles:
Corporate Risk is seeking Compliance Specialists to participate in the Veteran Employment Transition (VET) Program.
Compliance Specialist (Available location: Charlotte, NC; Saint Louis, MO)
Establish, implement and maintain risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements
Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions
Support the oversight or monitoring of a risk-based compliance program
Provide support in developing and overseeing standards with some business and functional knowledge
Provide compliance risk insight and support projects and initiatives with low to moderate risk for a business line or functional area
Work with a business unit, a defined set of rules and regulations on low to moderate risk compliance matters
Support the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management
Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change
Provide support in reporting findings and drafting recommendations to management
Support and implement initiatives with low to moderate risk
Interact with team to support risk oversight and monitoring
Manage and ensure accuracy of data
Troubleshoot system issues to determine root cause
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
Establish and maintain effective relationships with various teams
Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives
Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Interact with internal customers
Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Desired Qualifications:
2 years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Proven experience working in a risk, compliance, audit, or governance role
Proven experience quantifying and assessing risks, developing alternative solutions, and translating information into a concise, meaningful summary for multiple audiences
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel
Ability to identify issues, risk and escalate to the appropriate party
Self-motivated and able to adapt to dynamic work environment with multiple priorities and strict timelines
Proven experience in building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing at senior levels and across lines of business as well as with corporate partners
Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to effectively multi-task and successfully work on several unrelated projects at the same time, including independently leading complex projects with cross-functional participation
Job Expectations:
Adhere to the Wells Fargo Return To Office (RTO) stipulations which require employees to work in an approved core location, 3 days a week
Pay Range:
Charlotte: $39 Hourly
Saint Louis: $39 Hourly
Posting End Date:
6 Feb 2025*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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
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Salary : $39
