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:
- 2+ years of in-branch business banking experience
- 1+ year of experience managing a dedicated book of small business customers across assigned territory
- Bilingual speaking and listening proficiency in Spanish/English
- Proficient with proactively sourcing, acquiring, building, and maintaining relationships with customers and colleagues
- Experience using strong business acumen to provide financial services consultation to business customers
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of bank lending programs, credit policies, and specialty products
- High motivation with ability to successfully meet team objectives while maintaining individual performance
- Ability to manage expectations and conduct follow-ups with customers and Wells Fargo partners
- Customer service focus with experience handling complex transactions across multiple systems
- 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
- Experience mentoring and peer-coaching others
Job Expectations:
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- 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
Locations
- 2213 N GLEBE RD., ARLINGTON, VA
- 1300 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC
- 107 Crown Park Ave., Gaithersburg, MD
Location disclaimer: Banker placements may occur within a 10-mile radius of the branch to which the candidate applies.
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.
$30.77 - $45.67
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
14 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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