Global Operations Head of Product - Financial Crimes Operations, Product Ma at Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Dec, 25

Salary

420000.0

Posted On

03 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Technology Solutions, Automation, Strategic Thinking, Executive Leadership, Kyc, Aml, Enforcement Actions, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Services, Training

Industry

Financial Services

Description

WHY WELLS FARGO

Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job. It’s about finding all the elements that help you thrive, in one place. #LivingTheWellLife means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having a competitive salary, a robust benefits package, and programs to support your work-life balance and well-being. It means being rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it! Wells Fargo ranked in the top three on the 2024 LinkedIn Top Companies List of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of Product Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 4+ years of Management experienc

Desired Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in financial crimes, risk management, or regulatory compliance
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in product development or transformation roles
  • Proven success leading large-scale, enterprise-wide technology and operations initiatives
  • Deep understanding of KYC, AML, and BSA regulatory requirements and operational processes
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex technology solutions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including regulatory interface
  • Experience with OCC enforcement actions and remediation programs
  • Familiarity with AI, automation, and data strategy in financial services
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership, board members, and regulators
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent across geographies Strong strategic thinking, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • MBA or other advanced degre
Responsibilities

The Head of Product - Financial Crimes Operations is a strategic and transformational leadership role within Shared Services Operations. This executive will lead the Financial Crimes Transformation Program.
This leader will design and deliver a suite of enterprise-wide platforms and solutions to manage Know Your Customer (KYC), Financial Crimes, and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) risk across all Business Groups and Enterprise Functions. These initiatives are part of the Key Enterprise Initiatives overseen by the Operating Committee. In order to deliver this Enterprise Initiative, the leader will transform the team into an agile, product-led organization.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for Financial Crimes and BSA/AML transformation aligned with requirements.Lead the design and implementation of three new transformative platforms: -Enterprise-wide KYC Platform (Fenergo) -AI-powered Customer Screening Automation (Workfusion)
  • -Currency Transaction Reporting solutionDeliver four enterprise-wide central solutions to meet compliance: -FUSE - Exception processing tool -CRS - AML Risk Summary workflow -Transactional & Portfolio monitoring tools
  • -Enhanced screening lists for PEPs, Payment Intermediaries, and Gaming Institutions
  • Launch a new vendor application to monitor payment activity for MSBs and Crypto Businesses to support GPL growth.
  • Build and lead a team of 100 Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Operational Specialists.
  • Transition the team from waterfall to agile methodology, establishing a consistent KYC operating model across the enterprise.
  • Ensure alignment with the BSA/AML Data Strategy and provide regular updates to regulators and senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with Business.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of Product Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in financial crimes, risk management, or regulatory compliance
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in product development or transformation roles
  • Proven success leading large-scale, enterprise-wide technology and operations initiatives
  • Deep understanding of KYC, AML, and BSA regulatory requirements and operational processes
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex technology solutions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including regulatory interface
  • Experience with OCC enforcement actions and remediation programs
  • Familiarity with AI, automation, and data strategy in financial services
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership, board members, and regulators
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent across geographies Strong strategic thinking, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • MBA or other advanced degree
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