Lead Investigator - Employment Investigation

About this role:

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:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience in corporate investigations, risk, compliance, or internal controls
• Knowledge of employment law principles related to workplace conduct

Job Expectations:

• Conduct end-to-end investigations into workplace complaints (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations)
• Plan and execute investigation strategies, including defining scope and timelines
• Gather and analyze evidence such as interviews, documents, and digital records
• Conduct fact-finding interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses
• Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Business Leaders
• Ensure investigations comply with internal policies and applicable labor laws
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data privacy standards

Posting End Date: 

18 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.

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.