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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compliance Officer in Fair Lending within the Responsible Banking Program of Horizontal Compliance who will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and oversight of a risk-based, independent enterprise Fair Lending program to ensure compliance with Fair Lending laws, rules, and regulations and the WFC Fair Lending policy. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

Provide oversight and monitoring of business Fair Lending risk-based compliance programs
Maintain Fair Lending compliance risk expertise and consulting for projects and initiatives with moderate to high risk, over multiple business lines
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
Develop, oversee, and provide independent credible challenge to standards with subject matter expertise
Provide direction to the business on developing corrective action plans and effectively managing regulatory change
Report findings and make recommendations to management and appropriate committees
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development
Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Monitor the reporting, escalation, and timely remediation of issues, deficiencies or regulatory matters regarding compliance risk management
Oversee the Front Line's execution and challenges appropriately on Fair Lending compliance related decisions
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
Work with complex business units, rules and regulations on moderate to high-risk compliance matters
Interface with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk related topics

Required Qualifications, US:

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

Desired Qualifications:

Expertise of Fair Lending laws and/or the Wells Fargo Fair Lending policy
Knowledge of Home Mortgage and/or Consumer Lending regulations
Experience managing high priority initiatives
Quality assurance/Quality control review experience.
Experience leading compliance reviews and risk assessments
Experience with SHRP or ARCHER
High degree of initiative and strong ability to meet accountabilities with limited direction and oversight
Demonstrated consulting and collaborative experience at all levels of the organization
Solid interpersonal skills necessary to interact with front lines of defense, business line management, and regulatory examiners.
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification or similar certified compliance/audit/legal credentials

Job Expectations:

Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Preferred locations listed below

Charlotte, NC
Irving, TX
Minneapolis, MN
St. Louis, MO
Tempe, AZ
West Des Moines, IA

Job posting may come down early due to volume of candidates.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

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Lead Compliance Officer, Fair Lending

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