About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Associate In this role you will Review models scenarios in AML program to identify and mitigate the red flags observed in the behavior of account and articulate the findings observed while reviewing transactions in the account Perform risk assessment and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies procedures processes and internal controls Conduct data and onsite reviews review findings determine risk level and recommend fraud prevention strategies Perform detailed examination to detect transactional and relationship patterns trends anomalies and schemes across multiple businesses or products Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing full knowledge proficiency in the function policies procedures and compliance requirements Lead participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives Provide input to development and delivery of a wide range of individual education for financial crimes awareness Required Qualifications 6 months 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 experience in Financial Crimes - AML Investigations Transaction Monitoring Operational Risk in financial institution Knowledge on Transaction Monitoring detection scenario models rules is mandatory Strong understand on AML model scenarios model that involve transaction monitoring review and investigation summary Solid ability to identify red flags validate research and analyze data Strong critical thinking analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment Ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with team members from functional areas Ability to take on a high level of responsibility initiative and accountability Job Expectations This is AML Investigator role where analyst is required to understand the model rules and should be able to identify the red flags and mitigating factors Strong investigation writing skills to be able to articulate the entire investigation in impactful manner Investigators should be able to plan and prioritize the daily deliverable Proactive in raising potential issues or blockers to get solution in timely manner Eagerness and ability to participate in new projects with timely delivery Experience in only KYC Sanctions PEP Screening - need not apply Posting End Date 30 Nov 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