Relationship Banker, Southern Pines

Wells Fargo•Southern Pines, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Relationship Banker (SAFE) for its National Branch Network within the Consumer Banking and Lending division. The company emphasizes a supportive environment with robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs for work-life balance and well-being, aiming to help employees thrive and grow their careers. Initially, employees who are not fully licensed will participate in a temporary Branch Banking Licensed Banker licensing program as a Relationship Banker LP (SAFE). Upon successful completion of licensing requirements, they will transition to the permanent Relationship Banker (SAFE) role. The day-to-day duties may vary based on experience, customer base, and specific banking services.

Requirements

2+ years of customer service experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
1+ year of assessing and meeting the needs of customers or helping with issue resolution, demonstrated through work or military experience
1+ year of building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and partners
Ability to work a schedule that may include most Saturdays
Adherence to Wells Fargo sales practices risk management culture
Current registration for FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents) is required for this role or must be completed within a specified period. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite will be required
For the following states where hired, FINRA Series 65 (or equivalent) examination will also be required to be attempted within a specified period of time: AK, AL, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. The State of WY permits referral-only licensed bankers to receive the IAR registration without completing the Series 65/66 exam requirement. This list of states is subject to change and Series 65 (or equivalent) licensing requirement would be based on current state requirements during employment
State Insurance license(s) are required for this role and must be completed within a specified period
Licensing requirements and expected completion timeline (determined by the number of licenses needed) will be communicated to the candidate upon offer acceptance
Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA review process at the time of offer acceptance
This position requires SAFE registration at the time of employment. Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after your employment start date. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) web site (http://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org) provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position
Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards
A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness; however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary

Nice To Haves

Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and Series 63 examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
State Insurance license(s)
Customer service focus with experience handling transactions across multiple systems
Proficient with proactively sourcing, acquiring, building, and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of book of business processes to actively manage a group of Wells Fargo customers to meet their needs and grow the business
Ability to be proactive, innovative, and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needs
Ability to make client calls and actively participate in the sales development process
Knowledge and understanding of retail compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and regulations
High motivation with ability to successfully meet team objectives while maintaining individual performance
Experience mentoring and peer- coaching
Experience assessing customer needs and recommending products/services to fulfill those needs
Experience using business acumen to provide financial services consultation to small business customers
Knowledge and understanding of financial services consumer lending products
Ability to educate and connect customer to technology and share the value of mobile banking options
Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and employees

Responsibilities

Participate in building relationships with customers and spend time understanding required needs
Identify opportunities for offering a full range of Wells Fargo retail banking deposit and credit products and services, based on customers' needs
Analyze tactical business challenges related to full-service banking experience to emerging affluent and high-value customers
Present recommendations for resolving inquiries and service requests regarding customers' accounts
Open and service accounts within authorized limits, create plans for follow-up and scheduled contacts with customers
Provide information to internal partners and external sources to further enhance the customer experience
Identify opportunities to leverage partners and connect customer with the appropriate partner or relationship manager to meet their needs
Partner with financial advisors to understand appropriate introductions to address the needs of customers with investment or retirement needs
Provide self-service digital banking options to customers