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Lead Financial Crimes Officer

Wells Fargo
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Oct 2025
💰 $206,000/yr($119,000/yr$206,000/yr)

About the role

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Financial Crimes Officer to join the Financial Crimes Data, Platforms and Reporting team within Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM). Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. The Lead Financial Crimes Officer will be responsible for writing in-depth business requirements and coordinating with technology resources to develop data and platform systems in alignment with the product vision and roadmap utilizing an agile methodology within FCRM in support of the Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) process. In addition, you will act as a product owner of Financial Crimes applications working closely with technology partners to develop solutions satisfying complex business process needs. This includes preparing user stories and acceptance criteria for system changes, recommending, and initiating system testing and acting as an internal consultant within technology and business groups by using quality tools and process definition/improvement to re-engineer technical processes for greater efficiencies.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead or participate in providing technology initiatives for simple to moderately complex business problems within technology business systems.

  • Contribute to the development of systems and procedures that are both cost effective and meet the relevant business requirements.

  • Evaluate moderately complex business, operational, or technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of planning and direction conducted to resolve complex business problems.

  • Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate moderately complex business problems and lead a team to provide comprehensive technological solutions.

  • Act as an internal consultant within technology and business groups by using quality tools and process definition or improvement to re-engineer technical processes.

  • Collaborate and consult with business and technology teams to evaluate and resolve issues to provide technological solutions and manage both project schedules and deliverables.

  • Coordinate communication and information flow between business and technology teams.


Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding USA PATRIOT Act and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

  • Microsoft SharePoint site design and administration functions experience.

  • SQL programming experience, specifically with Teradata.

  • Strong project management and product ownership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.

  • Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.

  • Understanding of the banking industry and products (DDA, brokerage, ACH, wires, etc.).

  • Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

  • Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment.

  • Experience with corporate wide systems such as Hogan, OIB, SVP or Mobius Archive.

  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.


Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

  • Willingness to work onsite at stated location on the job posting.

  • This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Posting Locations:

401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Bldg B, Irving, TX

600 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

114 N Beaumont Street, Saint Louis, MO

1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ

North Carolina – Charlotte Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Texas – Irving Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,000.00 USD Annually

Minnesota – Minneapolis Pay Range: $131,000.00 - 206,000.00 USD Annually

Iowa – West Des Moines Pay Range: $119,000.00 - 187,0

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