Lead Investigator

Lead Investigator - Employment Investigation

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Investigator.

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong experience in HR & ER, exposure to IC & POSH laws

Job Expectations:

• Strong knowledge & experience in HR/ER
• Ability to gather facts by strong interview or investigation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Posting End Date:

7 Aug 2025

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