Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) - Dumbarton

Wells Fargo•Washington, DC

12d•$26 - $34

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an Associate Personal Banker for its National Branch. This frontline role builds customer relationships through in-branch interactions, scheduled conversations, and proactive outreach. The banker learns about customers’ goals and connects them with relevant banking products, services, and digital tools to help them manage their finances. The position supports account openings, service requests, and credit applications while collaborating with branch teammates to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience. It involves balancing customer service and branch growth, exercising sound judgment within risk controls, and accurately handling transactions while meeting compliance and operational standards. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The schedule includes Saturdays. The role requires SAFE registration at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the registration process after the employee’s start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience interacting with customers, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date.
Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies and standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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 phone, email, or other channels to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities to support customer needs.
Comfort using digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and confidence guiding customers in adopting relevant 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 and identify and escalate risk concerns.

Responsibilities

Build lasting customer relationships through proactive conversations that support financial well-being and engagement.
Understand customer needs through discovery-driven conversations and connect customers with relevant banking products, services, and solutions.
Identify opportunities, promote solutions, and make appropriate referrals to support branch growth and customer and business goals.
Support everyday banking needs, including new account openings, service requests, and credit applications.
Handle cash and perform teller-line activities, processing transactions accurately and 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 and exercise sound judgment within defined risk controls.
Collaborate with branch teammates and coordinate handoffs to licensed bankers or specialists so customers reach the appropriate expertise.
Flex between cash-handling and customer-banking activities to support branch operations, with emphasis on account openings and ongoing account support.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; identify, escalate, and help remediate issues.