Personal Banker Des Moines Central Districts

Wells Fargo Bank•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Personal Banker (SAFE) to join its National Branch. In this frontline role, the banker builds customer relationships 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 working with branch teammates to provide a consistent customer experience. Success requires strong relationship building, sound judgment, and balancing customer service with business growth. Wells Fargo provides training and coaching to support career growth and mobility. The position 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 will initiate the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards related to 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. Possible posting locations are listed in the job posting, though positions may not be available at every listed branch.

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.
Ability to follow policies and regulations, identify and escalate risk concerns, and deliver accurate, compliant service.
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 ways to support customer needs.
Comfort with digital tools and technology, ability to learn new systems quickly, and confidence guiding customers in adopting relevant 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 provide 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.
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 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 customer experiences and support changing 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.
Support branch operations by flexing between cash handling and customer banking activities.
Follow applicable risk and compliance policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.