Business Banker (SAFE)

Wells Fargo • SAN MATEO, California, United States of America • 2w ago

Job Description

Why Wells Fargo:

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Banker (LO) in Consumer Banking and Lending. As a Business Banker (LO) you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and growing relationships with business banking clients in the branches. Individuals have frequent interactions with clients to understand and meet their needs. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

Manage and grow a portfolio of low to moderately complex business clients; typically, $500K to $2MM in annual sales, by owning the full client journey from onboarding to deepening relationships and acquiring new clients while delivering a branded, client-centric experience that drives growth and positions the bank as a trusted partner
Understand and offer a suite of financial solutions and digital services available through Wells Fargo to meet the needs of our business clients, leveraging available tools and positioning yourself as a product expert to deliver tailored, impactful recommendations
Develop strong understanding of each client’s goals, and financial needs by analyzing their operations and priorities; provide tailored financial recommendations that align with their objectives while staying compliant with policies and procedures
Act as a trusted advisor by offering a full range of products and services including business accounts, credit, treasury services, and digital tools
Actively prospect and network to build strong relationships with both external and internal partners to drive high-quality referrals and grow the small business customer base; collaborate with all internal banking channels to support business owners to gain entire relationship
Partner with Relationship Managers and Lending Officers for complex structures and ensure alignment with underwriting policies and risk guidelines
This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction. Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of financial services, sales, or customer service experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

1+ year of experience managing a dedicated book of small business customers across assigned territory
Knowledge and understanding of book of business
Experience using strong business acumen to provide financial services consultation to small business customers
Extensive knowledge and understanding of bank lending programs, credit policies, and specialty products
Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems
Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and internal partners
Proficient with proactively sourcing, acquiring, building, and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues
Knowledge and understanding of retail compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention
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
High motivation with ability to successfully meet team objectives while maintaining individual performance
Experience mentoring and peer-coaching others

Job Expectations:

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.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Location disclaimer: Banker placements may occur within a 10-mile radius of the branch to which the candidate applies.

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