About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel - Senior AVP as part of the Financial Crimes Legal team. Attorneys in the Financial Crimes Legal team provide expert legal advice regarding financial crimes laws and regulations globally, including related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC). Financial Crimes Legal advises Financial Crimes Risk Management, members of the Wells Fargo Legal Department, Business Groups, Enterprise Functions, Corporate Risk and other stakeholders.In this role, you will:
Analyze legal and regulatory issues in financial crimes and provide effective advice on complex legal matters
Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
Work directly with business clients and develop an in depth understanding of business unit activities and products
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications:
4+ years of Law experience, with focused expertise in economic sanctions with a major law firm, government, or in-house law department within the financial services industry
Experience at the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) with experience preferably in the legal counsel's office
Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues in area of practice and provide effective counsel to clients on complex legal matters
Ability to influence, partner, and negotiate with senior business leaders to gain commitment to accomplish business goals
Experience preparing and delivering effective executive summaries, whitepapers, status reports, and dynamic presentations for management and senior leaders
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work while handling multiple matters
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration
Effective in building partnerships, functioning well with project teams, and working for the success of the team
Job Expectations:
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Pay RangeReflected 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.$120,400.00 - $287,600.00BenefitsWells 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:4 Oct 2024 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt 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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.Company: WELLS FARGO BANKReq Number: R-401276-4Updated: Wed Sep 25 02:55:00 UTC 2024Location: NEW YORK,New York
