Audit Manager, Executive Director - Financial Crimes Transaction Monitoring

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager - Executive Director on the Financial Crimes Audit Team. This is an individual contributor role with supervisory responsibilities; however, no direct reports. The Financial Crimes Audit Team (FiCAT) provides horizontal audit coverage of financial crimes risk across Wells Fargo lines of business. FiCAT oversees, manages, and executes BSA/AML/OFAC related audits across Wells Fargo lines of business, and evaluates the system of internal controls and processes related to financial crimes. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of audit staff to resolve highly complex and unique challenges requiring in depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long term.
• Manage defined audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan
• Ensure audit engagements are risk based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Audit Services policies and guidance
• Assist in planning and organizing work in an annual cycle and project cycle
• Supervise and oversee assigned audits
• Provide timely feedback, coaching and monitoring of audit work and staff
• Develop and maintain solid business relationships within Wells Fargo Audit Services and with teams across Wells Fargo, and other stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree or higher
• Experience at a financial institution or accounting firm
• Solid knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and supporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory environment
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Experience leading and providing feedback to staff on audit/risk projects or engagement
• Experience with Issue Validation and Remediation
• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), International, Sanctions regulations and financial crimes risk. 
• Experience in auditing Transaction Monitoring risks and controls in accordance with BSA/AML regulations and expectations.

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• This position offers a Hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Posting End Date:

*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 unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.