Personal Banker Pierre

Wells Fargo Bank•Pierre, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) for its National Branch in Pierre, South Dakota. 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. The role supports account openings, service requests, and credit applications while partnering with branch teammates to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience. Success requires relationship-building, sound judgment, and balancing customer service with business growth. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The employee 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 policies 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 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 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 concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Ability to comply with applicable policies and regulations, identify and escalate risk concerns, and exercise sound judgment.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in financial services or a highly regulated, customer-facing role, demonstrating comfort with structured processes, accuracy, and service expectations.
Experience building trust-based customer relationships through active listening, follow-up, and consistent engagement.
Comfort initiating outreach through calls, emails, 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 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 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, meaningful conversations that support financial well-being and deepen engagement.
Conduct discovery-driven conversations to understand customer needs 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 opening accounts, handling service requests, and assisting with 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 customer experience and support evolving banking needs.
Deliver accurate, compliant service and exercise sound judgment within defined risk controls.
Collaborate with branch teammates to coordinate handoffs to licensed bankers or other specialists so customers are connected with appropriate expertise.
Support branch operations by flexing between cash handling and customer-banking activities, including account openings and ongoing account support.
Follow applicable risk and compliance policies, escalate concerns, and support timely remediation of issues.