Senior Premier Banker - Arlington District, Virginia

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) to play a pivotal role within the National Branch Network. This role grows, deepens, and manages relationships with affluent customers and those with more complex financial needs, serving as their primary point of contact for banking products and services through scheduled appointments, lobby engagement, and proactive outreach. The incumbent will own and actively grow a defined book of business, leveraging goal‑based planning and prudent risk oversight to deliver integrated solutions across deposits, investments, credit, home lending, and business banking.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acquire new affluent consumer and business customers while deepening existing relationships through strategic outreach, referrals, and pre‑planned appointments.
• Lead discovery‑driven conversations to understand customer goals and deliver tailored banking and credit strategies that strengthen relationships, increase retention, and drive balanced growth across deposits, lending, and investments.
• Serve as the primary financial partner delivering comprehensive, multi‑product guidance and ongoing reviews across life stages and evolving financial needs.
• Partner with professionals across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking to deliver integrated solutions by coordinating warm introductions, setting clear expectations, and converting qualified opportunities into closed outcomes.
• Champion digital adoption by educating customers on self‑service and mobile banking options to elevate satisfaction, engagement, and service efficiency.
• Advise branch colleagues on relationship development and the management of complex client needs.
• Demonstrate risk excellence through accurate documentation, sound judgment, timely issue escalation, and adherence to policies and regulations.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of customer service experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, 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.

Desired qualifications

• Experience recommending financial products and translating customer goals into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively source, acquire, and deepen relationships through outreach and strong internal partnership.
• Proven experience managing a book‑of‑business, documenting planning conversations, and driving retention and growth across deposits, lending, and investments.
• Experience coaching or supporting peers to strengthen team performance and customer impact.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to quickly build credibility and trust.
• Financial services industry experience in consumer, home lending, business banking, or investments.
• 3+ years in a licensed financial services position.
• Successful completion of FINRA Series 6 and 63 exams (or recognized equivalents) sufficient for immediate FINRA registration.
• State insurance license(s) as required.

Licensing requirements

This role requires FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 (or FINRA‑recognized equivalents) and active State Insurance license(s). For certain states, FINRA Series 65 (or equivalent) must be obtained within a specified period. Ongoing compliance with enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards is mandatory, and SAFE registration is required at the time of employment.

Schedule

Ability to work a schedule that will include most Saturdays.

Pay

Base pay range: $38.00 – $65.50 per hour. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings programs
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Branch locations

• 1011 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201
• 951 S George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
• 3140 N Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
• 2213 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
• 1500 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209
• 1701 North McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205
• 2311 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
• 5797 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
• 1000 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
• 2928 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042