Senior Auditor - Financial Crimes

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Auditor on the Financial Crimes Audit Team. The Financial Crimes Audit Team provides horizontal audit coverage of financial crimes risk across Wells Fargo lines of business. The Financial Crimes Audit Team oversees, manages, and executes BSA/AML/OFAC related audits across Wells Fargo lines of business, and evaluates the system of internal controls and processes related to financial crimes. The Financial Crimes Audit Team is responsible for testing governance and coordinating first line audit coverage of Anti-Bribery and Corruption regulations. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Perform audit testing components of assigned audits within multiple segments of the Audit Plan
• Plan and execute independent audit testing and ensure that they are timely and accurate
• Identify and assess key risks and controls
• Execute and document work in accordance with Wells Fargo Audit Services policy
• Identify and develop compensating controls that mitigate audit findings and make recommendations to management
• Inform manager of situational issues that might compromise objectivity or independence
• Design and execute tests to verify control effectiveness
• Document work papers according to the standards of the Internal Audit policy and guidance
• Demonstrate professional skepticism while performing major components of audits
• Lead smaller scale audits or projects
• Develop ways to improve existing audit practices
• Develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned with limited guidance
• Participate in projects as directed
• Develop business partnerships within Internal Audit and with teams companywide through professional communication and clear audit deliverables

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

•  Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
•  A BS/BA degree or higher
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools
• Experience with risk and controls related to financial crimes.
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), International, Sanctions regulations, financial crimes risk, Know your customer (KYC) and/or Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC). 

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule.

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.

$84,000.00 - $149,400.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

4 Apr 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