Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist for the 314 Information Sharing team within Financial Crimes Operational Support. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
In this role, you will:
- Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities.
- Perform risk assessment 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 fraud prevention strategies.
- Review and assess business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables.
- Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding 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.
- Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing full knowledge proficiency in the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
- Take action on control failures in bank processes and procedures.
- Represent organization in handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels.
- 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.
- Prepare documentation and refer cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to management.
- 2+ 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.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry, including general banking and/or accounting knowledge.
- Knowledge of the 314(b) information sharing program, including assessing eligibility, intaking the request, and determining what information is appropriate to share.
- Experience researching and analyzing complex transactions to detect patterns, trends, and anomalies.
- Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, production-oriented environment while balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) products and Wells Fargo systems such as Financial Crimes Platform, SVP, and Consumer Small Business Banking (CSBB) claims databases.
- BS/BA degree or higher.
- Ability to work at one of the approved locations in the job posting.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- 600 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 1150 West Washington Street - Tempe, Arizona
Minneapolis - Minnesota Pay Range: $75,000 - $114,000 USD annual
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.
$68,000.00 - $114,000.00
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
29 Sep 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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