Personal Banker Closter

Wells Fargo•Closter, NJ

5d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) for its National Branch in Closter, New Jersey. This frontline role builds customer relationships by supporting everyday banking needs 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. The role supports account openings, service requests, and credit applications while working with branch teammates to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience. It also involves cash handling and teller-line activities, accurate transaction processing, and compliance with operational and risk standards. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The schedule includes Saturdays. SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the employee’s start date. Loan originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards, and may be subject to credit-report review and ongoing screening. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience interacting with customers, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, 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, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in financial services or a highly regulated, customer-facing role, with comfort handling structured processes, 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 customer needs.
Comfort with digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and ability to guide customers in adopting useful 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 needs and provide a seamless customer 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 engagement.
Understand customer needs through discovery conversations and connect customers with relevant banking products, services, and solutions.
Identify opportunities, promote solutions, and make appropriate referrals to support 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 meeting compliance and operational standards.
Use and adopt digital tools and technologies to enhance customer experience and support 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 other specialists.
Flex between cash handling and customer banking activities, including account openings and ongoing account support.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; escalate and remediate issues as appropriate.