Due Diligence Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Due Diligence Associate for CIP:

The Customer Identification Program (CIP) team is responsible for the verification/validation of all new accounts and/or new parties establishing a brokerage account through Wells Fargo Advisors. This process is a key component of the firm's Anti-Money Laundering Program.

The Customer Identification Program- Securities Ops Service Specialist 2 will perform a variety of operational tasks for requests related to client's cost basis information that requires extensive knowledge of unit functions and systems. Primary duties will include reviewing and verifying customer information and documents . Secondary duties are taking in calls, answering emails via cip mailbox and Service Requests via Smartstation

In this role, you will:

• Engage with clients directly or indirectly through relationship managers to support meeting policies or regulatory requirements and focus on client satisfaction
• Conduct comprehensive research and background investigations on transactions, individuals, entities, organizations or locations to identify and mitigate risks through documenting findings
• Review basic issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained related to lower risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
• Run periodic due diligence reporting supporting processes reflective of the current business environment
• Gather and input data utilizing resources to identify documentation required to meet policy or regulatory requirements
• Receive direction from supervisor and exercise judgment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience, or equivalent (including risk management, client service, operations support, or business process management) demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical skills with ability to apply critical judgment and come up with effective decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency for detailed documentation with ability to validate work.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Program
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure with a high motivation and able to meet stringent deadlines with strong sense of urgency and results and detail orientation.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute a body of work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional research, data entry and exception handling skills.
• Flexibility to work in night shifts, or weekends/holidays if deemed necessary by the business.
• Possess an impeccable reputation for integrity, accuracy, consistency and business acumen.
• Highly analytical and keen to details
• Familiarity with banking documents

Job Expectations:

• Night Shift
• US Holidays
• Weekends off

Posting End Date:
30 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.

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