Personal Banker in Southeast Houston

Wells Fargo•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring 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 with appropriate 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 provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience. It requires strong relationship-building, sound judgment, and the ability to balance customer service with business growth. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and flexibility between cash handling and customer banking activities. 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. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The 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, education, or a combination of these.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
SAFE registration 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 policies and standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Must comply with applicable policies and procedures and fulfill risk and compliance obligations.
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 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 ways to support customer needs.
Comfort using digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and ability to guide customers in adopting relevant 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 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.
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 when appropriate.
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.