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About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compliance Officer to join the Enterprise Compliance and Remediation (ECR) Compliance team within the Chief Operations Office (COO). Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com . The Lead Compliance Officer will perform compliance monitoring and oversight according to the Risk Management Framework and Compliance Program Policy for the Enterprise Complaints and Remediation group. The Lead Compliance Officer is accountable for performing compliance obligations such as oversight of customer remediation's, third party risk management, monitoring of compliance risk, and issues management and escalation.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide oversight and monitoring of business group risk-based compliance programs.
• Maintain compliance risk expertise and consulting for projects and initiatives with moderate to high risk, over multiple business lines.
• Establish, implement and maintain risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency,, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements.
• Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions.
• Develop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to standards with subject matter expertise.
• Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change.
• Report findings and make recommendations to management and appropriate committees.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development.
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies, or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management.
• Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions.
• Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high-risk compliance matters.
• Interface with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk related topics.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in Customer Remediation program or direct remediation lifecycle experience.
• Ability to independently provide credible challenge, while exercising sound judgment and professionalism, to address a broad spectrum of risk issues, including how they apply to the businesses, accounting for relevant factors, alternate solutions, and escalation when appropriate.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing Monitoring pertaining to applicable compliance Major Requirements.
• Demonstrate strategy and solution mindset through experience in design, implementation, and execution of compliance programs to ensure effective risk management..
• Provide credible challenge to ECR groups, which may involve managing corrective actions, driving regulatory change management, and assessing training needs.
• Demonstrated exposure to Third party Risk Management programs
• Experience working with WF compliance and operational risk policies and procedures, and with Corporate Risk Platform tools such as SHRP/Veritas
• Ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities in a continually evolving area of risk.
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to effectively multi-task and successfully work on several unrelated projects at the same time, including independently leading moderately complex projects with potential cross-functional participation.
• Ability to draft materials for senior management in a clear and concise manner in written form which will require strong PowerPoint and ability to consult and influence through these skills.

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

Posting Locations:

800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

401 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

1150 W Washington Street, Tempe, AZ

Posting End Date

31 Aug 2024

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Reference Number

R-384903-3