Associate Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Bank•Park Slope, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wells Fargo, an Associate Bank Financial Advisor helps clients work toward their financial goals in collaboration with the bank branch team. The role involves building client relationships, providing guidance on financial solutions, and developing advisory expertise through structured training, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced professionals. The position is part of a Wells Fargo Advisors training program focused on personal, professional, and client-service goals within the Financial Advisory – Bank function. The advisor partners with clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and needs; reviews routine client goals and investment profiles; and supports appropriate lower-risk investment approaches. The role also contributes to client relationship development, collaborates with internal partners, and refers clients to specialists when appropriate. This Loan Origination (LO) position includes customer contact, assessing customer needs, and referring interested customers to a SAFE team member for dwelling-secured products. The employee assists customers but does not take applications for, offer, or negotiate the terms of dwelling-secured transactions. The position is subject to LO qualification requirements under Regulation Z, applicable Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requirements, Wells Fargo policies, and ongoing regulatory screening and obligations. Appropriate FINRA and state insurance licenses are required for ongoing employment and must be completed within the stated 90- or 180-day period if not transferable upon hire. U.S. visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation includes an hourly base pay rate that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements, with the opportunity to earn additional commission. The role is posted at locations in Brooklyn and New York, New York.

Requirements

At least 6 months of customer service, sales, relationship-building experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Successfully completed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam or an equivalent.
Meet Loan Originator qualification requirements, including applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards.
Successfully pass the required pre-hire background check and meet ongoing regulatory screening and reporting requirements.
Obtain and/or maintain appropriate FINRA licenses for ongoing employment. FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and Series 65), or accepted equivalents, and applicable state Variable, Life, and Health insurance licenses must be completed within 90 or 180 days after employment begins if not transferable upon hire.
Comply with applicable state law registration and licensing requirements; additional product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Comply with applicable outside-activities and personal-investing policies, including providing information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team if required.
Represent one's own experience accurately and provide accurate information and supporting documentation for lawful employment and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, wealth management, financial advising, investment planning, or financial products, and ability to support clients in identifying solutions for financial goals and investment objectives.
Knowledge of bank and financial regulations and ability to apply related policies, procedures, and controls when supporting clients.
Ability to understand customer needs, financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment profiles through consultative conversations.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer and banking relationships through responsive service, trust, and long-term engagement.
Customer service delivery experience, including providing a positive client experience, addressing routine inquiries, and supporting timely resolution of client needs.
Ability to perform basic financial analysis, review client financial information, assess needs, evaluate investment opportunities, and support appropriate recommendations.
Ability to collaborate with Financial Advisors, internal partners, and specialists to support client needs and connect clients to appropriate resources.

Responsibilities

Participate in the structured Wells Fargo Advisors training program and work toward personal, professional, and client-service goals.
Partner with clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and individual needs, and assist with appropriate investment approaches.
Review routine client goals and risk tolerance, assess investment profiles, and evaluate financial needs related to lower-risk investment solutions.
Support client relationship development by providing quality service and contributing to a positive client experience.
Collaborate with internal partners and refer clients to specialists for additional products when appropriate.
Build foundational knowledge of financial products, regulatory requirements, and Wells Fargo Advisors processes.
Assess customer needs in connection with dwelling-secured products and refer interested customers to a SAFE team member; do not take applications or offer or negotiate transaction terms.
Follow applicable Wells Fargo policies, procedures, risk programs, regulatory obligations, and licensing requirements.