Audit Director - Financial Crimes/Transaction Monitoring/Investigations

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Director on the Financial Crimes Audit Team (FiCAT). The Audit Director will be an integral part of the FiCAT leadership team. The Financial Crimes Audit Team provides horizontal audit coverage of financial crimes risk across Wells Fargo lines of business. FiCAT oversees, manages, and executes BSA/AML/OFAC related audits across Wells Fargo lines of business, and evaluates the system of internal controls and processes related to financial crimes. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:

• Manage multiple teams responsible for covering defined segments of the Audit Plan
• Assess the control effectiveness and governance structure of segments of the Audit Plan and for completion of related audit engagements
• Plan and organize work in an annual and beyond cycle, not just project cycle
• Ensure audit plan and engagements are risk-based and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance
• Build and maintain proficient leadership teams
• Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with leadership and other stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives in Audit
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Audit, Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies and tools that support audit processes
• Certification in one or more of the following: CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CISA or Commissioned Bank Examiner designation
• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), International, Sanctions regulations and/or financial crimes risk, specifically with regard to Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting or Investigations
• Experience leading audit teams focused on Financial Crimes, specifically Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting or Investigations at large banking institutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with key stakeholders across senior levels in an organization
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and building an effective audit approach to evaluate information and risk in this ever-changing risk environment
• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or higher
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Ability to influence management, build strong trusted relationships and drive change designed to mitigate risk.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven leadership experience with multi-functional teams across multiple locations
• Proven leadership experience building highly talented individuals and teamsJob Expectations:
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$173,300.00 - $359,900.00
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:
28 Jul 2025
* 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
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
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