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Lead Operations Processor

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Des Moines, IA
Mid level
Hybrid
Des Moines, IA
Mid level
Leads daily operations processing by guiding team members, resolving complex escalations, prioritizing work, providing training, and supporting process improvements. Reviews and researches banking transactions, documentation, and compliance requirements while collaborating with internal departments and customers. The role requires independent judgment, attention to detail, data analysis, confidential information handling, and adherence to fraud, AML, Bank Secrecy Act, and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Operations Processor within Commercial Banking Operations group as part of Wholesale Operations. Within these groups Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
Nermin Prguda - 2nd Pass Remittance
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Joshua Reber - Special Handling Cash
In this role, you will:
  • Support management in the day-to-day supervision of less experienced team providing guidance, and resolution to issues contributing to overall effectiveness of team
  • Provide feedback and present ideas for improving or implementing processes and tools within Operations group
  • Perform or guide others on complex escalated issues that require planning, evaluation, and interpretation
  • Prioritize work and provide daily work leadership and mentorship to team
  • Provide training and technical guidance to less experienced staff
  • Lead or contribute to implementation of new or revised processes and procedures that require coordination among operation teams
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Interact with internal customers
  • Receive direction from leaders
  • Exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
  • Serve as a resource to other departments on transaction structure, documentation, and company policies
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Operations support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience reviewing banking transactions
  • Knowledge in Financial services, fraud, investigations, Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering
  • Experience with research system tools such as Infolease, ISM, ect.
  • Ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data
  • Ability to train and lead others
  • Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding USA PATRIOT Act and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements
  • General knowledge of entity formation verification documents
  • Proven ability to display a willingness to learn new policies, procedures, and processes
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
  • Good analytical skills including analyzing complex data
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
  • Capability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
  • Aptitude to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
  • Competency to handle confidential material in a professional manner
  • Potential to achieve high production and quality standards
Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Candidate must be based out of posted location
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
Posting Location:
  • Des Moines, IA
Posting End Date:
3 Sep 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.
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.
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