Personal Banker Mid City Branch

Wells Fargo•Portsmouth, VA

6d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) 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 to appropriate banking products, services, and digital tools to help them manage their finances. The role supports account openings, service requests, and credit applications, and works with branch teammates to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience. It combines relationship building and customer service with branch growth, sound judgment, and compliance. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The position is based at 900 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707. The schedule includes Saturdays, and the work involves flexing between cash handling and customer banking activities. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the employee’s start date. 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, including standards related to 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 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 banking capabilities.
Ability to identify customer needs and connect customers to appropriate solutions, including referrals when additional expertise is needed.
Ability to collaborate with teammates and partners to resolve needs and deliver a seamless customer experience.
Ability to follow policies and regulations while identifying and escalating risk concerns.

Responsibilities

Build customer relationships through proactive conversations that support financial well-being and deepen 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 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 in accordance with 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.
Coordinate with branch teammates and make seamless handoffs to licensed bankers or other specialists.
Follow applicable risk programs, policies, and procedures; escalate and remediate issues as appropriate.