Lead Employment Investigator

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Employment Investigator.

We believe in the power of working together because great ideas can come from anyone. Through collaboration, any employee can have an impact and make a difference for the entire company. Explore opportunities with us for a career in a supportive environment where you can learn and grow. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as a key participant in investigations
• Gather comprehensive evidentiary materials on cases with moderate to high risk or complexity related to individual allegations
• Mentor, train, consult, and provide risk based investigative products and services to all lines of business
• Conduct forensic accounting, assist with computer crime investigations, and investigate breeches of information security policies
• Serve as the lead on high profile complex investigations with significant exposure to client management
• Execute investigations with moderate to high risk and complexity
• Make risk-based decisions in compliance with company, legal and regulatory requirements, and recommend actions in response to investigations
• Act as a primary investigator on high profile or complex cases
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff
• Function under a moderate degree of guidance and supervision
• Lead projects and initiatives with significant exposure to the bank
• Lead investigations with high risk or complexity related to business process, procedure, and policy
• Provide second level review and assessment of decisions made by those with less experience
• Consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to more experienced managers regarding conflicts of interest, allegations, Wells Fargo Code of Ethics, and business conduct related policies on allegations
• Collaborate with Employee Relations, legal, business management, and other resources to offer employment decisions recommendations based on investigation results
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned casework

Required Qualifications:

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

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.