Senior Premier Banker Los Gatos

Wells Fargo•Los Gatos, CA

8d•$37 - $66•Onsite

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, the banker provides guidance through scheduled appointments, lobby engagement, and proactive outreach. The position is intended for growth-oriented professionals who lead with advice, discover customer goals, and translate them into comprehensive financial strategies. The banker owns and actively grows a defined book of business, using goals-based planning and prudent risk oversight to deliver 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. Success depends on strong relationship skills, proactive customer engagement, and collaboration with Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking partners. Wells Fargo provides digital tools, training, and ongoing coaching. The Senior Branch Premier Banker LP (license pending) role is temporary until licensing requirements and SAFE registration are completed, after which the employee transitions to the Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) role. Employees hired into the LP role who are not fully licensed participate in the Branch Network Licensed Banker program. The position is located at 150 N Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, California. It requires a schedule that includes most Saturdays and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The listed base pay range is $37.00–$65.50; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Requirements

At least 4 years of customer service experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.
At least 3 years of experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and partners.
At least 3 years of experience recommending products and services.
FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 (or recognized equivalents) and state insurance license(s), active or completed within the designated timeframe, are required.
SIE is also required for FINRA qualification exams earned after September 30, 2018.
FINRA Series 65 (or equivalent) is required within a specified period for hires in the states listed in the posting, subject to state regulations and stated exceptions.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date.
Must meet enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards and applicable loan-originator requirements.
Ability to work a schedule that includes most Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Experience recommending financial products and translating customer goals into clear, actionable recommendations.
Ability to source, acquire, and deepen relationships through proactive 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.
Clear, confident communication; empathetic listening; and the ability to build credibility and trust quickly.
Financial services industry experience in consumer banking, home lending, business banking, or investments.
At least 3 years of experience in a licensed financial services position.
Successful completion of FINRA Series 6 and 63 exams (or recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration.
State insurance license(s).

Responsibilities

Proactively acquire affluent consumer and business customers and deepen existing relationships through strategic outreach, referrals, and planned appointments.
Lead discovery-driven conversations to understand customer goals and provide tailored banking and credit strategies.
Serve as the primary financial partner by providing comprehensive, multi-product guidance and ongoing reviews as customers’ needs evolve.
Coordinate with Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking partners, make warm introductions, set expectations, and take ownership of qualified opportunities through completion.
Educate customers about self-service and mobile banking options to encourage digital adoption.
Advise branch colleagues on relationship development and complex customer needs.
Maintain accurate documentation, exercise sound judgment, escalate issues promptly, and follow policies and regulations.
Meet applicable risk-program, compliance, and control requirements.