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Wells Fargo

Diversified financial services: banking, lending, investments

Associate Bank Financial Advisor

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeYonkers, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 6 months of customer service, sales, or relationship-building experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
  • Successfully completed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam or equivalent.
  • Meet Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements for a Loan Originator position, including applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards.
  • Meet ongoing regulatory requirements, including additional screening if necessary.
  • Obtain and maintain appropriate Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses for ongoing employment and comply with state law registration and licensing requirements.
  • Complete FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 and 65) examinations, or equivalent, and state Variable, Life, and Health insurance licenses within the applicable 90- or 180-day period after starting if not available to transfer upon hire.
  • Meet FINRA background screening requirements and pass a background check before hire; individuals subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.
  • Comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, including periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.
  • Provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and comply with applicable policies regarding outside activities and personal investing if affected.
  • The position is not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a structured Wells Fargo Advisors training program to meet personal, professional, and client service goals within the Financial Advisory – Bank function.
  • Partner with clients to understand their financial goals, risk tolerance, and needs, and assist in developing appropriate investment approaches.
  • Review basic client goals and risk tolerance, assess investment profiles, and evaluate financial needs related to lower-risk, routine investment solutions.
  • Support client relationship development by delivering quality service and contributing to a positive client experience.
  • Collaborate with internal partners and refer clients to specialists for additional products when appropriate.
  • Build foundational knowledge of financial products, regulatory requirements, and Wells Fargo Advisors processes.
  • Assess client needs and refer interested customers to a SAFE team member for dwelling-secured products without taking an application or offering or negotiating transaction terms.
  • Apply relevant Wells Fargo policies and procedures, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, monitor risks, identify and escalate issues, and make risk decisions consistent with business-unit risk appetite and program requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in financial services, wealth management, financial advising, investment planning, and financial products, with the ability to support clients in identifying appropriate solutions for their financial goals and investment objectives.
  • Knowledge of bank regulations and financial regulation requirements in a financial services environment, including applying related policies, procedures, and controls when supporting clients.
  • Ability to understand customer needs, financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment profiles through consultative conversations and customer consulting.
  • Ability to build and maintain customer and banking relationships by delivering responsive service, earning trust, and supporting long-term client engagement.
  • Experience delivering customer service, providing a positive client experience, addressing routine inquiries, and supporting timely resolution of client needs.
  • Ability to perform basic financial analysis to review client financial information, assess needs, evaluate investment opportunities, and support appropriate investment or advisory recommendations.
  • Ability to collaborate with Financial Advisors, internal partners, and specialists to support client needs, identify referral activities, and connect clients to appropriate resources and capabilities.
  • FINRA registration, including Series 7 and 66 (or FINRA-recognized equivalents).
  • State Variable, Life, and Health insurance licenses.

About the Company

Wells Fargo

Diversified financial services: banking, lending, investments

Wells Fargo offers a broad set of financial services, including banking, mortgages, investing, credit cards, and wealth and business banking, to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Its products combine everyday banking with lending, investment products, and advisory services, accessible through branches, ATMs, and online or mobile platforms. The company earns mainly from interest on loans, banking fees, and commissions on investment products, supported by a large network and secure technology. Its goal is to help customers manage, preserve, and grow their money through trusted, accessible, and comprehensive financial solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1851

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