Teller Los Altos

Wells Fargo & Company•Los Altos, CA

10d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Teller to join its National Branch Network. In this front-line, customer-focused role, the Teller supports customers’ everyday banking needs through in-branch interactions, accurately completing transactions and delivering a welcoming, reliable experience. As a primary customer contact, the Teller represents the branch through strong service, attention to detail, and genuine care. The Teller builds foundational banking skills by learning about customers’ needs and introducing helpful products, services, and digital tools. The role involves identifying ways to support customers and connecting them to the appropriate banker for more detailed product conversations. The Teller works closely with branch teammates to maintain daily operations and deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience. Wells Fargo describes this role as an entry point to retail banking and potential long-term career growth, supported by training, coaching, and a team-based culture.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience interacting with customers, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer-facing roles, with strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately process transactions across multiple systems in fast-paced environments.
Strong verbal communication and active listening skills, including the ability to understand needs, ask effective questions, and clearly explain solutions.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and controls while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Cash-handling experience.
Ability to quickly build accuracy, confidence, and consistency in customer transactions.
Professional, integrity-driven approach focused on building trust through reliable service.
Ability to recognize potential risk, ask questions, and appropriately escalate concerns.
Ability to understand customer needs, identify referral and service opportunities, and educate customers on digital banking tools.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills to work effectively with branch teammates.
Organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Ability to resolve routine customer concerns with sound judgment and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Accurately process transactions and engage customers with care to provide a positive and reliable branch experience.
Process routine service transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, payments, and check cashing.
Welcome customers, understand their needs, and guide them to efficient banking options, including digital tools, self-service options, or the appropriate team member.
Build relationships and actively listen to understand everyday financial needs; connect customers to relevant information, services, digital tools, or bankers.
Identify potential product or service needs, introduce solutions at a high level, and refer customers to a banker for detailed guidance.
Complete transactional and operational activities accurately, exercise sound judgment, and manage risk in accordance with policies and controls.
Use communication and active listening skills to clarify needs and provide clear, simple solutions or next steps.
Collaborate with branch teammates, follow leadership direction, and escalate complex situations as needed.
Resolve routine customer questions or concerns and escalate more complex issues to support timely resolution.
Follow applicable risk programs, policies, procedures, and compliance obligations; monitor, identify, escalate, and remediate issues as required.