Due Diligence Associate

• Job Responsibilities
• Investigate and assess alerts generated by AML systems for appropriate clearance or for further escalation, ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies and procedures and external regulations;
• Review and analyze transactional activity for suspicious/unusual patterns of activity utilizing various internal systems, reports and external data sources;
• Conclude whether further investigation is warranted based on a reasonable assessment of information obtained;
• Review, collect and transmit supporting details to the next level of Operations upon conclusion of review;
• Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Company and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events;
• Provide a supporting role to on-shore business partners. Assist in reviewing alerts and provide support on all AML and KYC monitoring functions performed by Global CDD;
• Maintain program and procedures, making updates as needed.
• Assist as needed with examinations and/or audits.
• Sound analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with decision making and report writing.
• Job Requirements:
• 4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: financial services, criminal justice, fraud, Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, or investigations of financial crimes or policy violations; experience in the foregoing Operational Risk Management processes and / or Compliance or Audit Programs of a banking back-office operations.
• A Bachelors degree or with equivalent industry/functional experience
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change along with changes in corporate and department objectives in addition to recommending changes to assist in meeting these objectives.
• Ability to balance quality and quantity (volumes) with primary focus on quality.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving and changing priorities. Procedures change frequently; selected candidates are expected to implement the changes immediately with minimal training.
• Is self-motivated, pragmatic (sense of urgency is a must)
• Willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.
• Desired Skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment.
• Ability to research, analyze, and determine a course of action for financial transactions.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding USA PATRIOT Act and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Ability to provide strong customer service and develop customer relationships.
• Subject matter expert and Training skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously
  
  

Posting End Date:

19 Sep 2025

• 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 units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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Reference Number

R-485396

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