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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Business Accountability Specialist as part of our Consumer Lending team. To ensure our organization remains compliant, audit-ready, and operationally efficient in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, we require a Technical Compliance Writer with proven expertise in BSA/AML, OFAC, and financial crime documentation. This role is critical for translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable content that supports internal teams, mitigates risk, and enhances our ability to respond to regulatory scrutiny and internal standards. With strong technical writing skills, deep compliance knowledge, and proficiency in collaboration tools, this position will directly report to the Head of Risk Program Enablement and set the tone and direction for operational and regulatory excellence. In this role, you will: • Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop or influence plans, specifications, resource needs, and goals for multi-faceted, highly complex, or long-term risk mitigation and control strategies on behalf of the business • Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex current and emerging risks which require understanding of business-specific knowledge related to financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT, systems security, business process management, and applicable business acumen • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large-scale, multi-faceted, long-term, or companywide strategies • Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers companywide and serve as an expert advisor to leadership Required Qualifications: • 7+ years of risk management, business controls, quality assurance, business operations, compliance, or process experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related field. • Additional coursework or certification in Finance, Compliance, or BSA/AML Desired Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in technical or business writing, preferably in the financial services or regulatory compliance sector. • Demonstrated experience writing documentation related to BSA/AML, OFAC, KYC, or financial crime compliance. • Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements, such as SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports) and CTRs (Currency Transaction Reports) • Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles. • Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and document management systems. • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and collaboration tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or Jira. • Excellent editing, proofreading, and formatting skills with attention to detail. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with compliance officers, analysts, and legal teams. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment. • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information. Job Expectations: • This role will operate on a hybrid schedule. Candidate must be able to report to one the work locations listed in the job posting. • VISA sponsorship will not be considered for this role. 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. $144,400.00 - $300,000.00 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: 22 Jun 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 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.

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