About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Due Diligence Senior Manager within Financial Crimes Operations to lead the Risk Review and Approval Program for Higher Risk Customer Manager responsible for critical review and approval of enhanced and customized due diligence throughout Wells Fargo inclusive of trigger-based risk assessments relationship level risk evaluations and evaluations of customers and associated parties identified as presenting an elevated financial crimes risk. The role is critical in ensuring we are appropriately identifying and managing financial crimes risk in support of the holistic financial crimes program.
The role will develop to risk approval program and lead a large team of individual contributors and manager to align to the objective of independent evaluation of defined draft assessments ensuring the risk is appropriately identified and managed through acceptable risk mitigation activities in alignment with the financial crimes risk appetite within the organization.
In this role you will:
Develop and implement the holistic Risk Review and Approval Program inclusive of the workflow standardized approach development of subject matter experts and implementation of a formalized feedback loop to leadership on areas of enhancement within their respective programs
Provide expertise guidance and leadership oversight for the program inclusive of knowledge of the programs processes and appropriate risk decisions.
Develop and implement transformational changes within the existing infrastructure developing succinct programs that are effective in risk evaluation while implementing operational efficiencies while adhering to existing regulations policies and industry standard.
Lead a large team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues related to higher risk deliverables; interpret and develop range of policies and procedures for functions with moderate to high complexity and risk
Effectively manage interactions with Wells Fargo business partners senior leaders Independent Risk Management and Legal
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet organizations objectives and strategy
Locations: 141278-NC-CIC Customer Information Center; 107935-MN-550 Wells Fargo Minneapolis; 150496-IA-West Des Moines Campus
*Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Required Qualifications:
6 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
3 years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
5 years of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-money Laundering (BSA/AML) experience
Experience with RCSA risk/control identification and assessment and enterprise risk frameworks
Knowledge and understanding of internal controls and internal control policy
Previous experience developing and implementing net new financial crimes operational programs
Exposure to due diligence activities on a multitude of client types including individuals commercial entities third party service providers and Politically Exposed Persons
Experience driving oversight of cross-functional programs in fast-paced complex and dynamic environments
Experience building and developing quality programs inclusive of reporting process and procedures execution
Management consulting experience with a top tier firm and/or significant experience designing and leading cross-enterprise programs products or strategies
Experience working closely with senior and executive leadership
Strong experience leading issues management and risk assessments functions with proven ability to delivery on critical deadlines
Job Expectations:
Job will require travel up to 20% of the time
Hybrid work schedule
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
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.
$159000.00 - $279000.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Posting End Date:
29 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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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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.
Required Experience:
Director
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