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Wells Fargo Assistant General Counsel, VP - Conduct Risk Management in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Conduct Risk Management Team within the Wells Fargo Legal Department. As a highly regulated and sophisticated financial institution, Wells Fargo has a number of functions and programs designed to support ethical conduct and identify, investigate, and mitigate employee misconduct. Conduct Risk Management Legal provides advice and counsel to Front Line and Second Line functions on matters relating to employee conduct including allegation management, investigations, ethics and conflicts of interest. This position will primarily support the Company’s conflict of interest and ethics functions to provide advice and support on conduct-related governance, conflict of interest pre-clearance, and ethics.
For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career.
In this role, you will:
Provide day-to-day legal and conflict of interest guidance to the front-line conflicts of interest program and pre-clearance team.
Advise on the development, implementation, and interpretation of the company’s Code of Conduct and related conduct policies and procedures.
Support conduct-related programs, regulatory change initiatives, policy updates, reporting, and training.
Review and advise on legal risks and compliance gaps. Collaborate across the Legal Department, as needed, on conduct initiatives and information sharing to enable an integrated and strategic legal perspective on conduct issues across the Company.
Promote consistency of processes, communication, development, and integration of conduct programs to meet expectations for conduct related issues.
Build partnerships with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers in the businesses and enterprise functions, as well as across the Legal Department, to influence decision making, priorities, address legal and risk issues, and change necessary to develop and implement risk management programs and meet the Company’s goals.
Lead or participate in highly complex initiatives and deliverables, complete in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and contribute to large-scale planning.
Independently resolve complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables.
Identify and analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, develop conclusions and make recommendations for issue resolution.
Lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff.
Develop relationships with and provide guidance to more experienced leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational risk to the Company
Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
Desired Qualifications:
Experience advising on employee conduct programs and topics such as ethics and conflicts of interest
Ability to analyze legal and regulatory issues and provide effective advice to clients on complex legal matters
Experience supporting compliance, risk, and regulatory programs or initiatives
Adaptability, open mindedness, and the desire to take on new challenges
Skill influencing internal and external stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in time management and organization
Collaborative workstyle that prioritizes developing relationships and forging partnerships
Job Expectations:
Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed in a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
10% travel
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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
6 Mar 2025
* 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-439034