About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Accountability Specialist for their Consumer Lending CAO Risk Program Enablement team. The CL CAO RPE team provides front line risk management functions and requirements on behalf of all CL business lines. This position will support the BSA/AML/Sanctions Program within CL CAO RPE. The ideal candidate will own and complete various forms of inherent and residual risk assessments, mostly related to product risk. Assessments require communication and collaboration across CL and SME's within the team and within the lines of business including analytics partners for data sourcing. New product, product change as well as ongoing product assessments are to be completed in accordance with regulatory and policy expectations.In this role, you will:- Participate in research, assessment, and documentation of matters relating to the business' policy and regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, or control efforts; identify patterns and trends and looks for opportunities for procedural or control improvements within area of focus
- Conduct assessments and analysis of basic business or operational outcomes, systems of record, technical assignments, documentation, procedures, or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives; exercise independent judgment to guide completion of medium risk deliverables
- Present concise and well-articulated findings and recommendations, including rationale, to facilitate resolution of identified matters; exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the risk mitigation or control activities of the business
- Engage in additional research and studies to enhance regulatory knowledge
- Collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners, and other business stakeholders to provide feedback, credibly challenge issues, and calibrate, as needed, to ensure alignment, consistency, and accuracy across groups
- Participate in cross-organizational or internal operational initiatives and improvement efforts
Required Qualifications:- 2+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:- Experience with Sanctions Screening Operations Experience
- Working knowledge of the Consumer Lending (CSBB, Auto, Home Lending, Personal Lines & Loans, Merchant Services) products
- 1 + years of experience in financial crimes risks and proven ability to develop best practices
- Experience in financial crimes compliance, fraud, risk management, auditing, or a related job function
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver results
- Ability to draft and present to senior management in a clear and concise manner in written and oral form
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate professionalism, and proactively escalate issues along with recommendations for successful resolution
- Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities
- Experience identifying and driving process improvements in a complex banking environment
- Experience working with the Bank's compliance and operational policies and procedures, and with corporate Operational Risk Platform tools such as SHRP
- Professional certifications or knowledge of such as BSA/AML Credentials, CAMS,
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Job Expectations:- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Hybrid work schedule
- Must reside within a commutable distance to posted work location and willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
- No relocation assistance is available
Pay RangeReflected 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.
$63,600.00 - $113,000.00
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
Posting End Date:22 Jun 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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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