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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate Wealth Banking Specialist (SAFE) in Banking, Lending and Trust. Learn more areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/career-areas/) **.
In this role, you will:**
Manage and service a routine and low complexity affluent client relationship portfolio in lending, credit, and deposit products and services
Review and analyze client financial goals and changing needs, presenting recommendations within defined parameters to best fit the needs of the client
Develop a working knowledge of changing market conditions delivered by the business division across various digital platforms
Assist in providing service to Affluent Banking client relationships
Interact with clients to help identify client retention issues as well as potential new business opportunities across product lines
Develop solid product knowledge and basic client relationship management skills to meet the financial needs of customers and may have accountability over accounts
Prepare preliminary client correspondence and customized professional client presentation materials to support sales and marketing efforts
Research and resolve operational issues related to complex accounts
Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Provide information and coordinate with the broader banking and internal teams (Financial Advisors, etc.) to ensure clients are in the correct banking product based on their financial activity
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve routine issues and achieve goals, while building a strong knowledge of internal policies and procedures
Maintain effective risk management through routine education, sound risk and operational decision making, and adherence to policies or procedures related to low to medium risks and deliverables
This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction. As such, this position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. Individuals in a SAFE position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below
Required Qualifications:
6+ months of affluent banking, commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage banking, or private banking experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in Wealth Management or Retail Banking
Knowledge and understanding of opening new consumer & business deposit accounts, account maintenance, processing, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Technical Exceptions (TE)
Experience working with Affluent client relationship portfolio, in lending, credit and deposit products and services
Experience reviewing and analyzing client financial goals and presenting recommendations
Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Knowledge of how to interpret business formation documents
Ability to develop and manage clients and business relationships
Solid technical skills to learn and navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information in SVP, Client link, TMT, DIPR, Salesforce
Ability to take initiative with work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to provide strong customer service while balancing the needs of clients, shareholders, and team members
Strong telephone etiquette skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA
Salary Range:
Palo Alto, CA Pay range $72,000-$109,000 Annually
Job Expectations:
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) website ( 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
Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$72,000.00 - $109,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
1 Feb 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Req Number: R-517417
