About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Compliance Specialist

In this role, you will:

Establish, implement and maintain risk standards and programs to drive compliance with federal, state, agency, legal and regulatory and Corporate Policy requirements
Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on compliance related decisions
Support the oversight or monitoring of a risk-based compliance program
Provide support in developing and overseeing standards with some business and functional knowledge
Provide compliance risk insight and support projects and initiatives with low to moderate risk for a business line or functional area
Work with a business unit, a defined set of rules and regulations on low to moderate risk compliance matters
Support the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management
Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change
Provide support in reporting findings and drafting recommendations to management
Support and implement initiatives with low to moderate risk
Interact with team to support risk oversight and monitoring
Manage and ensure accuracy of data
Troubleshoot system issues to determine root cause
Research and implement new regulatory rules and manage other Registration Team related projects
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
Establish and maintain effective relationships with various teams
Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives
Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Interact with internal customers
Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of US banking products and consumer banking businesses and activities
Strong knowledge of US banking laws, regulations, and rules especially consumer banking (Fair Banking, UDAAP) and deposit-taking and “consumer” regulations and their applicability to consumer business activities
Prior US banking/financial services experience
Prior US bank Compliance experience

Job Expectations:

Strong knowledge of US banking products and consumer banking businesses and activities
Strong knowledge of US banking laws, regulations, and rules especially consumer banking (Fair Banking, UDAAP) and deposit-taking and “consumer” regulations and their applicability to consumer business activities
Prior US banking/financial services experience
Prior US bank Compliance experience
Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Suite and shared drive platforms
Excellent administration skills with strong data organizing and file structuring capabilities
Strong communication and collaboration skills with front line and independent risk management functions
Strong attention to detail, ability to synthesize multiple information sources into cohesive summaries and analyses
Work closely with risk management and business teams in the US, providing coverage across time zones for effective collaboration and communication

Posting End Date:

2 Jun 2026

*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.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells 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.