About this role: Are you ready to join a dynamic and evolving global bank? We are seeking a Policy and Governance Senior Financial Crimes Specialist to coordinate global and regional policy reviews, prepare and submit key reports, and collaborate with international and enterprise teams. In this role, you'll also act as the secretariat for the regional financial crime governance meeting and develop methodologies for assessing financial crime impacts within the EMEA region. Join the EMEA Financial Crime Risk Management Department's Governance and Strategy team, working across AML, Sanctions, and ABC/ATE (Anti-bribery and Anti-Tax Evasion) risk areas. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the coordination, tracking, and execution of our governance responsibilities. Embark on a rewarding journey with Wells Fargo, where your expertise will help shape the future of global finance. In this role, you will: Engage in strategic planning to ensure a sustainable EMEA Financial Crime Risk model, with particular focus on policy and governance. In consultation with the EMEA Financial Crime teams, manage the approval and publication of financial-crimes related procedure and relevant documents maintained by the department. Collaboratively manage and support the Regional Head of EMEA FCRM and Country MLROs in the completion of Annual AML and Sanctions Risk Assessments for the region. Work in close collaboration with Audit, Testing and Operational Risk functions to ensure regional FCRM items are identified and resolved in a timely manner. Develop, coordinate and report regional key risk indicators and risk appetite statement measures. Lead the development and maintenance of regional financial crime issue management, through tracking, reporting and impact assessing global issues locally. Maintain the control inventory for the Policy and Governance team, including up to date procedures and control execution artefacts and completion attestations. Act as Secretariat for the monthly Governance and Execution meetings, chaired by the EMEA Regional Head of Financial Crime Risk Management, Produce regular EMEA Financial Crime reports for International Line of Business, Regional, Legal Entity and Board level committees. Oversee the adherence of intercompany service agreements, preparing materials and chairing quarterly meetings. Manage the review and content updates to annual EMEA Financial Crimes and Tax Evasion training and act as a tollgate for the submission of all targeted training and awareness materials. Drive efficiencies and simplification throughout the Policy and Governance team ensuring effective risk management is maintained at all times. Work in close collaboration with country MLROs, regional AML, ABC and Sanctions teams, and International and Global Colleagues. Partner closely with leadership to develop strategies to minimize financial crime portfolio risk through innovative methods with the ultimate goal managing financial crime risk effectively. Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals Required Qualifications Experience in Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Posting End Date: 3 Apr 2025 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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