Financial Crimes Specialist

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist within our Americas Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) team. This role is for a vacancy in our Toronto, Ontario office. This role will report to the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) who also serves as the Deputy Head of Americas FCRM.
In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for providing direct support to the Americas FCRM leadership team in managing the Americas FCRM Program and strategic initiatives in the Americas Region
• Work with the lines of business and Financial Crimes Operations to ensure they have developed effective processes and controls to meet both corporate and/or local legal and regulatory requirements
• Partner with the Americas FCRM leadership to manage a comprehensive and unified financial crimes program across the Americas Region
• Provide support for the following areas including but not limited to suspicious transaction reporting (STR) to FINTRAC, policies and procedures, and preparing various committee and management reporting
• Assist with the management of reporting, communication, and committee processes for the Americas FCRM team, inclusive of program developments, project status, industry topics and collaboration activities
• Assist with development and maintenance of internal procedures and other documentation
• Ensure coordination with the Enterprise functions on matters and risks
• Provide materials for management updates to regulators, Internal Audit, senior governance forums, and Regional management, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience engaged in complex AML/Financial Crimes issues across multiple international jurisdictions
• Previous experience with risk and controls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., prepare presentations, management reporting) with the ability to communicate effectively with employees of varying levels
• Effective at building and strengthening internal and external working relationships with proven success collaborating with partners across the organization
• Effective critical thinking skills and statistical analysis
• Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to track large volumes of activities across multiple projects and groups
• Ability to incorporate multiple data sources and develop strategies/operational processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work on-site at the posted work location
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:
23 Oct 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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