Senior Due Diligence Consultant

The Senior Due Diligence Consultant will perform transaction-based reviews on higher risk customers and account types with elevated and complex risk profiles. The role requires a solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. The consultant will collaborate with peers, colleagues, managers, and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

What You Will Do

The Senior Due Diligence Consultant will conduct deep due diligence research on high-risk customers, analyze customer transactions and demographic data points to identify new or emerging customer financial crimes risks, and/or customers presenting a heightened risk within a portfolio. The consultant will also evaluate high complexity portfolio/customer reviews to determine appropriate level of escalation and ultimate recommendation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial crimes risks, proficiency in transactional products, and advanced knowledge of BSA/AML programs. The consultant will also have experience with customer types such as financial institutions, money service businesses, third-party payment processors, fintechs, etc.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Due Diligence experience, or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial crime risks
• Proficient knowledge of transactional products
• Advanced knowledge of BSA/AML programs
• Strong understanding of Wells Fargo AML policy/procedures
• Experience with customer types such as financial institutions, money service businesses, third-party payment processors, fintechs, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate financial crimes risks and communicate relevant risk in a simple, decisive, timely, and market-appropriate manner
• Ability to identify financial crimes and formulate actionable conclusions/recommendations
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of Wells Fargo systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, National Security & Intelligence Studies or other relevant fields
• Ability to think with a risk control mindset
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across business units
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive approach to solving problems
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and planning skills
• Industry certifications (e.g. CAMS certified and/or Wells Fargo AML/Sanctions Credential Program, etc.)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) or pension plan
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance