Financial Crimes Administrator

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Administrator

In this role, you will:

• Perform general account handling functions such as close account determination, holds, restraints, etc.
• Document research findings and actions on cases for possible referrals for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse
• Maintain files, records, databases and prepare routine management reports
• Perform moderately complex administrative, transactional, operational and customer support tasks
• Monitor moderate to complex account activity which requires research that may involve multiple transaction channels
• Receive direction from supervisor and escalate non-routine questions
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve processes
• Interact with immediate team and functional area on wider range of information
• Contact customers and vendors to validate transactions

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in financial crime compliance, investigations, or risk management, including Sanctions Screening (Customer & Transaction), PEP & Negative News Screening.
• Strong knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC Sanctions Programs.
• Hands-on experience with screening tools such as World Check, Lexis Nexis, Dow Jones, and RDC.
• Understanding of payment and transaction types like SWIFT, ACH, and Wire transfers.
• Graduate degree, preferably in Finance or Business Administration.
• Ability to identify red flags and disposition alerts using a risk-based approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Expectations:

• Perform comprehensive name screening checks using internal and external databases to identify potential matches against watchlists, sanctions lists, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Analyze screening results to determine relevance and risk level, escalating high-risk cases for further review.
• Investigate and resolve false positives through additional research and verification of customer identities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of screening activities, including narratives, findings, and decision rationale, in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure compliance effectiveness.
• Collaborate and consult with team members and stakeholders across all levels to support risk

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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.

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