Lead Investigator - Significant Events

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investigator for Significant Internal Investigations in Sales Practice and Conduct Management.

We manage allegations of misconduct effectively when they arise, we reduce employee misconduct by sharing allegation insights with our business partners, and we demonstrate understanding and empathy for the employees that we serve. 

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In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in investigations
• Independently leads investigations with high risk or complexity
• Gather comprehensive evidentiary materials on cases with moderate to high risk or complexity related to individual allegations
• Mentor, train, consult, and provide risk based investigative products and services to all lines of business
• Conduct forensic accounting, assist with computer crime investigations, and investigate breeches of information security policies
• Serve as the lead on high profile complex investigations with significant exposure to client management
• Execute investigations with moderate to high risk and complexity
• Make risk-based decisions in compliance with company, legal and regulatory requirements, and recommend actions in response to investigations
• Act as a primary investigator on high profile or complex cases
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff
• Function under a moderate degree of guidance and supervision
• Lead projects and initiatives with significant exposure to the bank
• Lead investigations with high risk or complexity related to business process, procedure, and policy
• Provide second level review and assessment of decisions made by those with less experience
• Consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers regarding conflicts of interest, allegations, Wells Fargo Code of Ethics, and business conduct related policies on allegations
• Collaborate with Employee Relations, legal, business management, and other resources to offer employment decisions recommendations based on investigation results
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned casework

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Investigations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Internal Investigations experience
• Experience with investigative interviewing of senior leaders and executives (on camera/Teams)
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Accounting, Internal Auditing and Financial Reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats with senior executive-level leaders
• Ability to research, trend, and analyze data and then summarize the findings of complex investigations and internal fraud concerns
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects simultaneously
• Experience consulting on Wells Fargo policies and procedures
• Experience using a case management system
• Ability to research, trend, and analyze data
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Posting Location:

1525 W WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte NC

300 HIGHWAY 169 S, Minneapolis, MN

2600 S Price Rd, Bldg. B, Chandler AZ

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA

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