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The Role
Conduct and document PEP determinations and risk assessments, perform financial crimes due diligence and research, support execution of reporting processes and controls, interpret policies and governance, escalate findings, recommend resolutions for complex cases, and lead process improvements while collaborating with stakeholders to meet compliance objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Due Diligence Consultant within the Corporate Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Team. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$85,000.00 - $133,000.00
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.
11 Aug 2026
* 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.
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.
- Making determinations on PEP status, assessing PEP risk levels, understanding complex PEP customers and networks, and documenting rationale related to PEP.
- Drive successful results and continual process improvement
- Provide support to interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs
- Review and analyze PEP processes or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
- Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
- Aggregate, evaluate and report results and escalate where necessary
- Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the PEP function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
- Participate in conducting due diligence programs on moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within functional area and contribute to large scale planning related to functional area deliverables
- Support business in execution of due diligence reporting processes and controls, interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs
- Review and analyze client onboarding processes and challenges that require research, investigation, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
- Provide subject matter expertise on documentation and data sources and exercise independent judgment to guide moderate to high-risk deliverables
- Compile and evaluate report results and escalate when necessary
- Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet functional area process deliverables
- Leverage solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- 4+ years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent (including risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management) demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ BSA/AML experience
- Experience supporting a Political Exposed Persons (PEP) program by making determinations on a Political Exposed Persons (PEP) status and assessing PEP risk
- Experience conducting Financial Crimes related research, analyzing the results of the research, and summarizing the results of the research and analysis in a clear and concise manner
- Experience with interpreting and analyzing PEP related World Check and World Compliance reports
- BS/BA degree or higher
- Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify, cross-reference, and articulate ambiguous information and act accordingly
- Ability to think strategically, implement, and deliver business objectives
- Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
- Operates independently with minimal supervision, and effectively manages work requests to meet performance expectations
- Ability to operate effectively at both a conceptual level and a detailed level
- Proven experience building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain momentum driving for results and clarity in uncertain situations
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$85,000.00 - $133,000.00
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
11 Aug 2026
* 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.
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.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of Due Diligence experience or equivalent (risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management)
- 3+ years BSA/AML experience
- Experience supporting a Political Exposed Persons (PEP) program and assessing PEP risk
- Experience conducting financial crimes research, analyzing results, and summarizing findings
- Experience interpreting and analyzing PEP-related World-Check and World Compliance reports
- BS/BA degree or higher
- Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify, cross-reference, and articulate ambiguous information and act accordingly
- Ability to think strategically, implement, and deliver business objectives
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities
- Operates independently with minimal supervision and manages work requests to meet performance expectations
- Ability to operate effectively at both a conceptual level and a detailed level
- Proven experience building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and maintain momentum driving for results and clarity
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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