Financial Crimes Director

Full Time, onsite
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CENTRAL SINGAPORE, Singapore

Salary undisclosed

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Crimes Director to join the APAC Financial Crimes team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

Manage and lead the APAC regional financial crimes teams, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption (“ABC”), Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”), and Economic Sanctions.
Provide regional leadership and oversight of Money Laundering Reporting Officers (“MLROs”).
Provide leadership and advice to regional management on financial crimes-related risk.
Ensure timely and comprehensive implementation of new financial crimes related laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Review and approve program-related policies and procedures throughout the region.
Coordinate closely with partners in the APAC Risk Organization, Financial Crimes teams, Corporate FCRM, and other regional FCRM Teams.
Participate in regional management committees.
Oversee completion of regional financial crimes risk assessments.
Develop relationships with regulators and law enforcement.
Ensure the appropriate level of organizational engagement and support for the APAC FCRM Program.
Provide financial crimes expertise for projects and initiatives in the APAC region.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent to ensure a strong, sustainable model.

Required Qualifications:

8+ 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
4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications:

10+ years in compliance, operational risk, or financial crimes risk management, with a minimum of 5 years leading a financial crimes program.
Ability to develop long-term, strategic financial crimes programs within a large, complex financial institution.
Expert knowledge and a demonstrated track record of developing and implementing effective AML/BSA, ABC, and Sanctions Programs.
Proven experience in influencing and building relationships with senior management, fellow risk leaders, line of business partners, and industry groups.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal capabilities.
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain talent in a competitive market.
Experience effectively managing regulatory examinations, internal audits, and similar control review and testing engagements.
Experience interacting directly with regulators and/or law enforcement.
Knowledge of Wells Fargo’s business and organizational structure in Asia Pacific.

Posting End Date:

14 Jan 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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.