About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Specialist In this role you will Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within functional area and contribute to large-scale planning related to functional area deliverables Investigate research examine and report complex financial crimes transactions policy violations and suspicious situations with high levels of risk Perform risk evaluation and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies procedures processes and internal controls Conduct data and onsite reviews review findings determine risk level and recommend resulting fraud prevention strategies Perform investigative research root cause assessment and consulting regarding highly complex financial crimes transactions policy violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk Perform detailed examination to detect transactional and relationship patterns trends anomalies and schemes across multiple businesses or products Act as an escalation point for more complex cases Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet deliverables Partner closely with leadership to develop strategies to minimize financial crime portfolio risk through innovative methods with the ultimate goal of maximizing profits Provide leadership within the team Serve as a liaison and represent the organization in handling court appearances depositions mediations and arbitrations Collaborate and consult with peers colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals Lead projects teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff Develop and deliver a wide range of training for individuals involved in issue detection Interact internally and externally to conduct investigations or to address risk management Required Qualifications 4 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 Anti -Money Laundering AML Bank Secrecy Act BSA experience including strong knowledge and understanding of transaction monitoring Robust analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook skills Posting End Date 4 Aug 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 unit s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements 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 Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo 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