Senior Premier Banker Buffalo

Wells Fargo•Buffalo, MN

6d•$34 - $60

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) for its National Branch Network. The role grows, deepens, and manages relationships with affluent customers and customers with complex financial needs, serving as their primary point of contact for banking products and services through scheduled appointments, lobby engagement, and proactive outreach. The banker owns and actively grows a defined book of business, uses goals-based planning and prudent risk oversight, and delivers integrated solutions across deposits, investments, credit, home lending, and business banking. The role also supports everyday banking needs, including opening accounts and handling service requests, to provide customers with a seamless banking experience. The successful candidate leads advice-oriented discovery conversations, translates customer goals into financial strategies, and collaborates with internal partners across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking. Wells Fargo provides digital tools, training, and ongoing coaching. The Senior Branch Premier Banker LP (license pending) is a temporary role until licensing requirements and SAFE registration are completed; employees who successfully complete them transition to the Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) role. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

4+ years of customer service experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.
3+ years of experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and partners.
3+ years of experience recommending products and services.
Ability to work a schedule that includes most Saturdays.
FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 (or FINRA-recognized equivalents) and state insurance license(s), active or completed within a designated timeframe; the SIE is also required for FINRA qualification exams earned after September 30, 2018.
FINRA Series 65 (or equivalent) is also required within a specified period for employees hired in the listed states, subject to applicable state rules.
SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date.
Required FINRA licenses must be obtained and maintained for continued employment. The role requires meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards; loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience recommending financial products and translating customer goals into clear, actionable recommendations.
Ability to proactively source, acquire, and deepen relationships through outreach and strong internal partnerships.
Experience managing a book of business, documenting planning conversations, and following through to drive retention and growth across deposits, lending, and investments.
Experience coaching or supporting peers to strengthen team performance and customer impact.
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, listen with empathy, and build credibility and trust quickly.
Financial services industry experience in consumer banking, home lending, business banking, or investments.
3+ years of experience in a licensed financial services position.
Successful completion of FINRA Series 6 and 63 exams (or FINRA-recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration.
State insurance license(s).

Responsibilities

Proactively acquire new affluent consumer and business customers and deepen existing relationships through strategic outreach, referrals, and pre-planned appointments.
Lead discovery-driven conversations to understand customer goals and recommend tailored banking and credit strategies that strengthen relationships, increase retention, and support balanced growth across deposits, lending, and investments.
Serve as the primary financial partner by providing comprehensive, multi-product guidance and ongoing reviews based on customers’ life stages and evolving needs.
Coordinate with Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking partners to provide integrated solutions, make warm introductions, set expectations, and take ownership of converting qualified opportunities into outcomes.
Educate customers about self-service and mobile banking options to encourage digital adoption and improve satisfaction, engagement, and service efficiency.
Advise branch colleagues on relationship development and management of complex customer needs.
Maintain accurate documentation, exercise sound judgment, escalate issues promptly, and follow policies and regulations to support strong risk and control outcomes.
Meet applicable risk program, compliance, monitoring, escalation, and remediation responsibilities.