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What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Compliance Risk roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Compliance Risk often face the challenge of keeping up with constantly evolving regulations and ensuring that internal practices remain aligned with legal requirements. Balancing the need for rigorous controls while supporting business operations can also be demanding, as compliance measures must not hinder productivity. To address these challenges, ongoing education, collaboration with legal and business units, and leveraging technology for monitoring and reporting are essential strategies. Building strong communication channels across teams helps ensure compliance is integrated seamlessly throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compliance Risk professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compliance Risk professional, you need a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance procedures, usually supported by a degree in law, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance management systems, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software, and industry certifications such as CRCM or CAMS is often expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying risks and ensuring organizational adherence to regulations. These skills are essential for minimizing legal exposure, maintaining ethical standards, and safeguarding the organization's reputation.

What is compliance risk?

Compliance risk refers to the potential for legal or regulatory sanctions, financial loss, or reputational damage that an organization can face if it fails to comply with laws, regulations, or internal policies. Businesses must identify, assess, and manage compliance risks to operate within the boundaries set by governing bodies. Effective compliance risk management helps organizations avoid penalties and ensures that they maintain trust with customers and stakeholders.

What is the difference between Compliance Risk vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectCompliance RiskCompliance Analyst
Primary FocusIdentifying and managing potential compliance risks within an organizationMonitoring, reviewing, and ensuring adherence to compliance policies and regulations
Required CredentialsRisk management certifications, compliance trainingCertifications like CCEP, CAMS, or similar compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, compliance departments, consulting firmsCorporate compliance departments, financial institutions, healthcare organizations
Industry UsageUsed across industries to assess and mitigate compliance risksCommonly employed in industries with strict regulatory requirements

While Compliance Risk focuses on identifying and mitigating potential compliance issues proactively, Compliance Analysts primarily monitor and ensure ongoing adherence to regulations. Both roles are essential in maintaining organizational compliance but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Compliance Risk jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Compliance Risk job openings:
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Senior Risk Asset Review Examination Specialist | Risk Asset Review

Senior Risk Asset Review Examination Specialist | Risk Asset Review

Wells Fargo

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Wells Fargo rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 688 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 142 rated banks


Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Risk Asset Review Specialist within Credit Risk as part of Corporate Risk. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

Credit Risk, which independently oversees the management of credit risk exposures (including monitoring and reporting on aggregate credit exposures across groups, legal entities, geographies, and jurisdictions) and the quality of credit risk management practices across the company. This oversight extends to all phases of a loan's life cycle, including origination, underwriting, risk analysis, approval, documentation, monitoring, loss recognition, modification, and collection activities. Credit Risk develops, maintains, and ensures adherence to companywide credit risk frameworks, policies, and procedures that are aligned with Board-approved risk appetite.

Risk Asset Review ("RAR") is the company's internal loan review function and is foundational to the credit risk management function at Wells Fargo. RAR independently evaluates the quality of lending practices in the businesses and shares its findings with the Chief Credit Officer and line of business management. RAR reports all significant credit issues to members of the Allowance Approach and Allowance Approval Committees, Executive Management, and the Credit Committee of the Board of Directors.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Risk Asset ReviewExamination.

  • Contribute, initiate, and recommend changes to the group's exam policies and standards.

  • Assess the lending practices of the company's commercial loans and securities investments.

  • At times, serve as examiner-in-charge and direct a team of examiners that examines the company's commercial lending businesses.

  • Ability to perform duties as an examiner-in-charge for complex lines of business, including large corporate, asset-based lending, and capital markets.

  • Interact with line of business senior management of complex lines of business. Ability to communicate and influence RAR's examination findings to line of business senior management.

  • Advise RAR management on ways to improve the examination process.

  • Serve as a resource on RAR's examinations of Wells Fargo's commercial lending businesses.

  • Evaluate credit administration practices, focuses on significant issues, and demonstrates sound credit judgment.

  • Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.


Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of Risk Asset Reviewexperience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.


Desired Qualifications:

  • 4+ years recent experience working for a large U.S. bank or large regional U.S. bank in the role as an underwriter, portfolio manager, and/or relationship manager.

  • Exposure to large complex credits, including syndicated deals, leveraged loans, securities transactions, and asset-based lending facilities.

  • Good understanding of commercial real estate across various sectors.

  • Strong commercial credit analysis skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and to document conclusions in an articulate and succinct manner.

  • Ability to review and interpret complex financial statements, commercial loan structures, and loan documentation.

  • Knowledge and proficiency in risk rating commercial credits.

  • Experience in exercising independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in a variety of industries.

  • Experience in interacting with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies on risk-related topics.

  • Good communication skills with the ability to communicate issues, risks, and proposed solutions effectively and succinctly, in both written and verbal formats, with senior leaders.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • A BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, or economics.

  • Ability to work and influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members.

  • Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities.

  • Ability to provide credible challenge and candor to peers.

Locations:

  • 401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, North Carolina

  • 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg B - Irving, Texas

  • 2700 South Price Road - Chandler, Arizona

  • 600 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • 800 South Jordan Creek Parkway - West Des Moines, Iowa

  • 114 North Beaumont Street - D Bldg, Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Expectations:

  • Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

  • This position currently offers a hybrid schedule.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$100,000.00 - $179,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. VisitBenefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:

28 Jun 2026

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visitDisability 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.


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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health and a low-carbon economy.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

1852

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