Financial Crimes Specialist

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About This RoleWells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist to join our Global Sanctions Screening and Reporting Group (GSSRG) team in Taiwan Branch. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.In This Role, You Will

• Responsible for the administration, implementation and execution of Wells Fargo’s OFAC and Global Sanctions program. A critical element of this program is the centralization of account and transactional based screening through the WF’s screening system.
• Responsible for evaluating alerts generated from the screening system; analyzing information received related to the alerts and conducting any necessary research to determine whether the alert and related transaction involves a sanctioned party or otherwise violates sanction programs and documenting the results.
• Responsible for liaising between international operations client areas and customers to ensure the information needed to evaluate results is appropriately requested and to assist client areas in addressing related customer concerns.
• Responsible for reviewing and opining on live transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for completing reporting as required, tracking and escalating issues and assisting with workflow changes.
• Participate in moderate size project initiatives related to process and system enhancements.

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:

• 3 or more years of business experience in one or a combination of the following: due diligence, sanctions, risk management, investigation, financial crimes, or compliance
• Bachelors degree in accredited institution or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of letters of credit and correspondent payment products
• Ability to work across all levels of team members
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated strong work ethic; ability to work independently while recognizing when communication and escalation to management team is needed.
• Willing to work on flexible schedule and/or Holidays where required
• Preferred skills: Regulatory compliance background or experience with handling sanctions screening
• CAMS or CGSS is preferred

We Value DiversityAt 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.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.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Reference NumberR-276346