Senior Premier Banker Northern Middlesex District

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About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) to play a pivotal role within our 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. You will own and actively grow a defined book of business, leveraging goals-based planning and prudent risk oversight to deliver integrated solutions across deposits, investments, credit, home lending, and business banking. You will also assist customers with everyday banking needs, such as opening accounts and handling service requests, ensuring a seamless experience.

Success in this role is driven by strong relationship acumen, proactive customer engagement, and collaboration with internal partners across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking to deliver a differentiated customer experience. You'll be supported with digital tools, industry-leading training, ongoing coaching, and the backing of one of the most recognized brands in banking. This role offers a clear platform for career growth for professionals who excel at building trust, managing a portfolio, and delivering holistic, multi-product solutions.

The Senior Branch Premier Banker LP (license pending) role is a temporary position until the employee has successfully completed licensing requirements and SAFE registration. Upon successful completion, employees will transition to the Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE) role. Employees hired into the Senior Branch Premier Banker LP role who are not fully licensed will participate in the Branch Network Licensed Banker program.

Responsibilities

• Proactively acquire new affluent consumer and business customers while deepening existing relationships through strategic outreach, referrals, and pre-planned customer 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 a team of professionals across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking to deliver integrated solutions by coordinating warm introductions, setting clear expectations, and taking personal ownership to convert 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.
• Serve as an active member of the branch team by advising 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 to support strong control outcomes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of customer service experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and partners.
• 3+ years of experience recommending products and services.
• This role requires FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 (or FINRA recognized equivalents), and State Insurance license(s), which must be active or completed within a designated timeframe. For any FINRA qualification exams earned after Sept. 30, 2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is also required.
• For the following states where hired, FINRA Series 65 (or equivalent) examination will also be required within a specified period: AK, AL, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. Wyoming allows referral-only licensed bankers to receive the IAR registration without completing the Series 65/66 exam requirement. Requirements may change based on current state regulations.
• Obtaining and maintaining required FINRA licenses is necessary for continued employment. This role also requires meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will begin the FINRA review process once an offer is accepted.
• SAFE registration is required at the time of employment and Wells Fargo will initiate the process after your start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed (credit score not included) and additional ongoing screening may apply.
• Ability to work a schedule that will include most Saturdays.

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 partnerships.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently, listen with empathy, and build credibility and trust quickly.
• Financial services industry experience in one or a combination of the following: consumer, home lending, business banking, or investments.
• 3+ years of experience in a licensed financial services position.
• Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and 63 exams (or FINRA recognized equivalents).
• State Insurance license(s).

Locations

Branches within the Northern Middlesex District:

• Carteret - 2 Holmes Street, Carteret NJ 07008
• Mid-State Mall - 300 Route 18, East Brunswick NJ 08816
• Edison - 1899 Route 27, Edison NJ 08817
• Edison Inman Avenue - 1063 Inman Avenue, Edison NJ 08820
• Edison Oak Tree Road - 1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison NJ 08820
• Franklin Township - 1373 Route 27, Somerset NJ 08873
• Metuchen - 407 Main Street, Metuchen NJ 08840
• N Brunswick Georges Road - 775 Georges Road, North Brunswick NJ 08902
• New Brunswick - 120 Albany Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901
• Perth Amboy - 214 Smith Street, Perth Amboy NJ 08861
• Piscataway - 1341 Stelton Road, Piscataway NJ 08854
• South Plainfield Oak Park - 905 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield NJ 07080
• Woodbridge - 17 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge NJ 07095

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $37.00 - $65.50 per hour. 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.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:

• 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