Personal Banker Melrose Park IL

Wells Fargo•Melrose Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) to join its National Branch. In this frontline role, you will build customer relationships by supporting everyday banking needs through in-branch interactions, scheduled conversations, and proactive outreach. You will learn about customers’ goals and connect them with relevant banking products, services, and digital tools to help them manage their finances. You will support account openings, service requests, and credit applications while working with branch teammates to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience. The role calls for strong relationship-building, sound judgment, and the ability to balance customer service with branch growth. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The schedule will include Saturdays. You will flex between cash handling and customer banking activities, with an emphasis on account openings and ongoing account support. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience interacting with customers, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date.
Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in financial services or a highly regulated, customer-facing role, with comfort following structured processes and meeting accuracy and service expectations.
Experience building trust-based customer relationships through active listening, follow-up, and consistent engagement.
Comfort initiating outreach by calls, emails, or other channels to strengthen relationships and identify ways to support customer needs.
Comfort with digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and ability to guide customers in adopting useful banking capabilities.
Ability to identify customer needs and connect customers with appropriate solutions, including referrals when additional expertise is needed.
Ability to collaborate with teammates and partners to resolve customer needs and deliver a seamless experience.
Ability to follow policies and regulations while identifying and escalating risk concerns.

Responsibilities

Build lasting customer relationships through proactive conversations that support financial well-being and deepen engagement.
Lead discovery-driven conversations to understand customer needs and connect them with relevant banking products, services, and solutions.
Identify opportunities, promote solutions, and make appropriate referrals to meet customer and business goals.
Support everyday banking needs, including new account openings, service requests, and credit applications.
Handle cash and perform teller-line activities, accurately processing transactions while maintaining compliance and operational standards.
Use and adopt digital tools and technologies to enhance the customer experience and support evolving banking needs.
Deliver accurate, compliant service while exercising sound judgment within defined risk controls.
Collaborate with branch teammates to coordinate handoffs to licensed bankers or other specialists.
Flex between cash handling and customer banking activities, including account openings and ongoing account support.