Due Diligence Consultant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Due Diligence Consultant in the Financial Crimes Operations. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Own client onboarding process to mitigate risk through a due diligence process
• Participate in conducting less complex client due diligence processes, research and identify opportunities to mitigate risk
• Consult and provide support to interpret policies, guidelines and governance programs
• Support business in execution of due diligence reporting processes and controls
• Review and analyze client onboarding processes or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
• Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
• Aggregate, evaluate and report results and escalate where necessary
• Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the due diligence function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mitigate risk through executing on transactions-related alerts in furtherance of front-line monitoring activities and customer due diligence requirements in a fast-paced environment with quality results
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML programs including KYC, CDD, EDD, CIP, beneficial ownership and / or other related risk and regulatory disciplines
• Provide subject matter expertise on due diligence documentation requirements and data sources
• Review and analyze client onboarding processes and challenges that require research, investigation, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
• Provide subject matter expertise on documentation and data sources and exercise independent judgment to guide moderate to high-risk deliverables
• Leverage solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external customers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Mitigate risk through executing on transactions-related alerts in furtherance of front line monitoring activities and customer due diligence requirements in a fast-paced environment with quality results
• Exercise independent judgment to guide medium risk deliverables
• Aggregate, evaluate and report results and escalate where necessary
• Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in the due diligence function, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, managers and internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications, US:

• 2+ years of Due Diligence 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:

• Working knowledge and experience with the onboarding process
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML programs including KYC, CDD, EDD, CIP, beneficial ownership and / or other related risk and regulatory disciplines
• Strong working knowledge of Cornerstone, Sharepoint
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
• Financial Crimes Experience
• Onboarding experience
• Financial crimes. 
• CAMS or CFE certifications highly desirable

• Critical Thinker

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to quickly re-prioritize work
• Ability to credibly challenge the status quo

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Schedule: Monday – Friday. Flexible start time between 8AM -5PM. Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote per week. 8 hrs per day.

Locations: 401 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC., 1525 W. WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC.

Posting End Date: 

23 Nov 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.

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.

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