Due Diligence Manager - Client Screening

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Due Diligence Manager to join our Client Screening Team to work on one of the onshore screening teams (frontline) and assist with screening transformation and expansion.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high performing team to achieve business objectives.
• Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent.
• Oversee and manage a due diligence program of moderate complexity and risk to determine appropriateness of processes to ensure timely completion, quality and compliance.
• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of screening functional area, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans.
• Manage and oversee program specific controls and associated procedures.
• Manage implementation of controls and procedures to strengthen and maintain a comprehensive due diligence program.
• Function as control subject matter expert within RCSA and testing engagements.
• Govern program specific desktop procedures, guidance, and training material.
• Lead and manage Change Management and Issues Management activities. 
• Drive and support transformation activities
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development.
• Analyze, interpret, and present performance metrics in applicable forums. 
• Design and propose short- and long-term solutions to address capacity and resource challenges. 
• Manage communication and collaboration with business heads, Legal, Audit and regulators regarding risk management of business specific risk programs.
• Utilize expertise in data collection and sourcing
• Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including senior managers and executives
• Assist with the leadership, management, and execution of operational activities as needed: Workflow Management, Resource and Capacity Management, business continuity planning, vendor and product engagement activities, etc.

Location: 150399-AZ-1150 W Washington, Tempe

Position does not provide relocation.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent (including risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management) demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 2 years of leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with BSA and AML
• Leadership and management of due diligence programs including CDD, KYC, CIP, Financial Crimes screening (PEP, Sanctions, Negative News, etc), and execution teams
• Experience leading and managing across a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and leadership
• Experience identifying and evaluating business risks and controls such as RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment)
• Experience cultivating an environment of continuous process improvement
• Six Sigma certification
• Understanding and experience with change management
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to operate effectively in both an ambiguous and structured environment
• CAMS and/or CFE certification

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work the hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote each week.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Position does not offer Visa sponsorship.

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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