About this Role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Compliance Officer. The Lead Compliance Officer is an individual contributor position within the International Enterprise Functions Compliance team with a focus on Operations Compliance (for example, Transaction Reporting and Middle Office processes). This role is based in Singapore and provides regional and cross-border compliance coverage, primarily across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and EMEA. The role requires strong expertise in local APAC regulatory frameworks (e.g., MAS, HKMA) and the ability to contribute to broader international compliance initiatives and regulatory advisory matters.

This position will support the effective implementation and oversight of compliance programs, policies, and controls, and serve as a key point of contact for business stakeholders, risk functions, and global compliance partners. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a Compliance Advisor for designated Enterprise Functions across APAC and EMEA, ensuring timely and risk-based support.
• Provide regulatory guidance on APAC-specific regimes primarily concerning Operations and Middle Office activities including, but not limited to, MAS, HKMA, SFC, and ASIC requirements.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments for relevant coverage areas internationally and assess their applicability and impact on business activities.
• Support the implementation of global and regional compliance policies and frameworks to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment.
• Review and challenge business practises, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations.
• Liase with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory compliance and issue management.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations, preparing materials and participating in responses as required.
• Contribute to compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, thematic reviews, and governance forums.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organisation, and mentor junior staff as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Compliance experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Substantial experience in compliance or regulatory advisor roles within financial service, preferably with regional APAC coverage.
• Proven experience in the compliance and regulatory field within financial services and extensive working knowledge of Banking Operations activities, specifically technical expertise in Transaction Reporting.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulations and guidance with a focus on transaction reporting issued by MAS, HKMA, and other regional authorities.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, CASS) and the ability to operate in a cross-jurisdictional environment.
• Proven ability to analyse regulatory requirements and provide practical, solutions-oriented compliance advice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the market and regulatory environment in which Wells Fargo operates.
• Good sense of judgement and absolute commitment to Wells Fargo transformation journey
• A team player that actively looks to partner with and support team members with workloads and challenges.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong educational background ideally with a university degree and academic track record.
• Professional qualifications, certificates, and/or registrations relevant to Compliance/financial services.
• Corporate and Investment Banking experience, either in Compliance, Legal, Risk or the Business.

Job Expectations:

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Compliance Strategy and Wells Fargo Policies, and Procedures.
• Embed a performance culture aligned to the Wells Fargo Values.

Posting End Date:

*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.

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