Personal Banker Detroit Lakes

Wells Fargo•Detroit Lakes, MN

2d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) for its National Branch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. 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 to help them manage their finances. The role supports account openings, service requests, and credit applications, while collaborating with branch teammates to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience. Success depends on relationship building, sound judgment, and balancing service with growth. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career development and mobility. The role also supports branch operations by flexing between cash handling and customer banking activities, with an emphasis on account openings and ongoing account support. The schedule includes Saturdays. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the 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. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 6 months of customer-interaction experience, 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 will initiate the process after the start date.
Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo 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 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 with digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and confidence guiding customers in using digital capabilities.
Ability to identify customer needs and connect them to 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 meaningful conversations that support financial well-being and deepen engagement.
Understand customer needs and connect customers 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, processing transactions accurately and meeting compliance and operational standards.
Use and adopt digital tools and technologies to enhance customer experiences and support evolving banking needs.
Deliver accurate, compliant service and exercise sound judgment within defined risk controls.
Coordinate with branch teammates to hand customers off to licensed bankers or other specialists as appropriate.
Flex between cash handling and customer banking activities to support branch operations.
Follow applicable policies and procedures, meet risk and compliance obligations, and escalate or remediate issues appropriately.