Financial Crimes Specialist at Wells Fargo

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Assessment, Fraud Prevention, Investigative Research, Transaction Monitoring, Data Analysis, Policy Evaluation, Internal Controls, Root Cause Evaluation, Financial Crimes Strategies, Suspicious Activity Reporting, Identity Theft Operations, Financial Abuse Reporting, Court Appearances, Excel, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist. In this role, you will: Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities Perform risk assessment and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crimes strategies and models Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls Conduct data and onsite reviews, review findings, determine risk level and recommend fraud prevention strategies Review and assess business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation and consulting regarding complex financial crimes transactions, policy violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk Perform detailed examination to detect transactional and relationship patterns, trends, anomalies and schemes across multiple businesses or products Act as an escalation point for more complex cases Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing full knowledge proficiency in the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements Take action on control failures in bank processes and procedures Represent organization in handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations Collaborate and consult with associates on all levels Lead, participate in and provide support for projects and initiatives Provide input to development and delivery of a wide range of individual education for financial crimes awareness Prepare documentation and refer cases for Suspicious Activity, Identity Theft Operations and Suspected Financial Abuse, reports to government agencies and makes recommendations to management 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 Experience in Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Perform preliminary investigations on transaction monitoring alerts generated for the WF customers Research and scrutinize complex transactions and referrals to prevent and detect financial crimes activities, policy violations and suspicious situations with moderate to high risk Perform analysis to detect patterns, trends, anomalies and schemes in transactions and relationships across multiple businesses or products Receive direction from SMEs and supervisor and exercise judgment within defined parameters while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements Draft report of findings and trend evaluation and make recommendations to mitigate risk Provide information to managers, support functional colleagues and stakeholders Job Expectations: Experience in performing transaction monitoring, preferably for US Banks Strong narrative writing skills Expertise in handling huge data in Excel files. Analytical Skills and Decision Making" Posting End Date: 30 Mar 2026 *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. 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: 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. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

The specialist will participate in complex initiatives, perform risk assessments, and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and controls related to financial crimes. Key duties include conducting detailed examinations to detect transactional patterns, performing investigative research on complex situations, and acting as an escalation point for difficult cases.