About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Accountability Specialist within the Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) BSA/AML Program Execution team, part of WIM Risk, Regulatory and Financial Crimes Program Execution. The group is responsible for financial crimes risk coverage across WIM to identify, assess, manage and mitigate current and emerging risk exposures associated with their activities and operations. This role is a critical member and will be engaged in supporting and overseeing enterprise Financial Crimes Policy implementation activities that are identified from the new or updated financial crimes policy across all impacted WIM partners and businesses, and ensuring internal team processes are well supported with procedures and other documentation.

In this role, you will:

Serve as WIM BSA/AML Program Execution team’s primary liaison with Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) for financial crimes policy review and implementation. Consults with business representatives concerning all aspects of policy implementation

Review, implement, and report policy violations as part of Wells Fargo Financial Crimes policies

Provide first level oversight review of WIM Financial Crimes procedures that implement financial crimes policies, including consultation with procedure owners and development team, WIM Policy Office, and subject matter experts.

Coordinate with WIM Policy Office concerning the recurring review of existing WIM business owned financial crimes procedures and the development of new procedures

Create and maintain procedures and narratives for the WIM BSA/AML Program Execution team

Partner with team members and line of business contacts to ensure adherence to financial crimes policies and procedures.

Assist team members and other business groups in fulfilling BAU responsibilities and project-based initiatives

Have a strong ability to work with business stakeholders, which includes providing credible challenge as needed

Resolve moderately complex issues and lead/drive team to meet deliverables

Leverage solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications:

5+ 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:

Knowledge and understanding of financial crimes policy

Experience in policy implementation and management

Experience creating and maintaining policy and procedures

Experience assessing the adequacy of policies, procedures and processes (includes compliance and operational controls within a large complex organization)

Ability to provide high-quality deliverables in a condensed time period

Ability to think strategically and pivot between multiple priorities with a focus on work product/outcomes

Experience in a consulting or similar environment in which the candidate has proven success in managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to turn findings into executable plans

Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communications skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to interact effectively with stakeholders as well as across various management levels within an organization

Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner

Ability to interact with all levels of an organization

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of financial crimes regulations and requirements; Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

​Job Expectations:

Follow enterprise guidelines related to in-person office work schedule. Currently, hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days in-person/week) - this is subject to change in the future​

​This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents

Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

Pay Range
 

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.

$100,000.00 - $179,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

16 Feb 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.