Relationship Banker Santa Ana, CA

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Relationship Banker (SAFE) to join our National Branch Network, where trusted advice, disciplined growth, and long-term customer relationships define success. This role serves customers across all segments, including affluent customers, as the primary point of contact for everyday banking needs, products and services through scheduled appointments, lobby engagement, and proactive outreach. The role helps customers progress toward their financial goals through planning, digital engagement, and customized deposit, credit, and investment solutions. In addition, this role supports everyday banking activities such as opening accounts, handling service requests, and delivering a seamless experience that makes it easier for customers to manage their banking with confidence. Relationship Bankers will build credibility and loyalty by leading with curiosity and insight, turning meaningful discovery conversations into enduring customer partnerships. You will work in a collaborative branch environment, backed by one of the most recognized banking brands and ongoing coaching, while partnering with colleagues to meet customer needs through appropriate referrals.

Success in this role is driven by strong relationship acumen, proactive customer engagement, and seamless collaboration with partners across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking to deliver a differentiated customer experience. Wells Fargo recognizes and rewards the behaviors that create meaningful customer value and support customers in making informed financial decisions. This role is well suited for professionals who aspire to build a long-term career in financial services, deepen their consultative expertise, and support customers as their financial needs become more complex over time.

In this role you will:

• Proactively acquire, manage, and grow a portfolio of consumer and business customer relationships

• 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

• 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.

• Resolve account inquiries and service requests within authorized limits, documenting actions and setting follow-up plans that reinforce trust and ease.

• Demonstrate risk excellence through accurate documentation, sound judgment, timely issue escalation, and adherence to policies and regulations to support strong control outcomes

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

Required Qualifications:

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

• 1+ year of assessing and meeting the needs of customers or helping with issue resolution, demonstrated through work or military experience

• 1+ year of building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and partners

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to source, acquire, and deepen relationships through proactive outreach and building strong internal partnerships to support the customer experience

• Knowledge of book of business management practices, documentation of planning conversations, and consistent follow-through to drive retention and balanced growth across deposits, lending, and investments

• Experience assessing needs and recommending products and services for consumer and business customers

• Champion digital adoption by educating customers on self-service and mobile banking options to elevate satisfaction, engagement, and service efficiency

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and confidently, listen with empathy, and build credibility and trust with others

• 1+ year of financial services experience in one or a combination of the following: consumer, home lending, business banking, or investments

• Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and Series 63 examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration

• State Insurance license(s)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work a schedule that will include most Saturdays

• This role requires FINRA Series 6, 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 of time: AK, AL, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. Wyoming allows referral-only licensed bankers to receive the IAR registration without the Series 65/66. 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.

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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. $27.00 - $41.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:

9 Oct 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.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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