Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Due Diligence Consultant within the Corporate Politically Exposed Person (PEP) Team. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Making determinations on PEP status, assessing PEP risk levels, understanding complex PEP customers and networks, and documenting rationale related to PEP. Drive successful results and continual process improvement Provide support to interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs Review and analyze PEP processes or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables Aggregate, evaluate and report results and escalate where necessary Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the PEP function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements. In this role, you will: Participate in conducting due diligence programs on moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within functional area and contribute to large scale planning related to functional area deliverables Support business in execution of due diligence reporting processes and controls, interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs Review and analyze client onboarding processes and challenges that require research, investigation, evaluation, and selection of alternatives Provide subject matter expertise on documentation and data sources and exercise independent judgment to guide moderate to high-risk deliverables Compile and evaluate report results and escalate when necessary Resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet functional area process deliverables Leverage solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals Required
Qualifications
4+ years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent (including risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management) demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired
Qualifications
3+ BSA/AML experience
Experience
supporting a Political Exposed Persons (PEP) program by making determinations on a Political Exposed Persons (PEP) status and assessing PEP risk
Experience
conducting Financial Crimes related research, analyzing the results of the research, and summarizing the results of the research and analysis in a clear and concise manner
Experience
with interpreting and analyzing PEP related World Check and World Compliance reports BS/BA degree or higher Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to identify, cross-reference, and articulate ambiguous information and act accordingly Ability to think strategically, implement, and deliver business objectives Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities Operates independently with minimal supervision, and effectively manages work requests to meet performance expectations Ability to operate effectively at both a conceptual level and a detailed level Proven experience building partnerships, collaborating, and influencing key stakeholders Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams Ability to navigate through ambiguity and maintain momentum driving for results and clarity in uncertain situations
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $85,000.00 - $133,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit
Benefits
- Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance Parental leave Critical caregiving leave Discounts and savings Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Scholarships for dependent children Adoption reimbursement Posting End Date: 11 Aug 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. 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 $2.1 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. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at: wellsfargo.com wellsfargojobs.com For questions on how to search and apply, visit frequently asked questions.