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Wells Fargo · 1 day ago

Global Head of Client Screening

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $300K/yr

8+ years exp

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to serve as the Global Head of Client Screening within their Financial Crimes organization. This role is critical to ensuring a robust and globally consistent approach to client screening, overseeing the end-to-end screening lifecycle and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePayments

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global client screening strategy, ensuring compliance with international regulatory frameworks (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN, FATF)

Oversee the design and execution of screening policies, procedures, and controls across onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven processes

Partner with technology and data teams to optimize screening platforms, including alert generation, resolution workflows, and system tuning

Lead global screening operations, ensuring timely and accurate disposition of alerts and escalation of potential risks

Serve as a senior point of contact for regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal governance forums related to client screening

Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to proactively evolve the screening program

Drive innovation through automation, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency

Build and manage a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Defining and executing a global client screening strategy aligned with the firm's risk appetite and regulatory requirements

Overseeing the design, implementation, and enhancement of client screening systems and processes

Leading, mentoring, and developing a global team of screening professionals

Fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance

Ensuring adequate resources and expertise to meet screening demands

Direct oversight of client screening operations, including sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media screening

Ensuring operational performance and effective controls are in compliance with AML/KYC regulatory requirements and internal policies

Monitoring and analyzing trends and patterns in screening alerts and dispositions

Implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Technology, Operations, Legal, and Business Development teams

Providing periodic reporting to senior management and the board on the status of the screening program

Proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with screening & KYC

Qualification

Client Screening StrategyRegulatory ComplianceScreening TechnologiesLeadership ExperienceData AnalyticsAI/ML ApplicationsStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Required

8+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, including Management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

4+ years of management or leadership experience