M&T Bank: Senior Private Banker

Senior Branch Premier Banker (SAFE)
At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we're a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it's about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You'll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we're recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top five on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces "to grow your career" in the U.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. This role is designed for growth-oriented professionals who lead with advice to acquire and deepen relationships through meaningful discovery and translate customer goals into comprehensive financial strategies. 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. In addition, you'll help customers with everyday banking needs-opening accounts, handling service requests, and ensuring a seamless experience making it easier for them to manage their banking with confidence. Success in this role is driven by strong relationship acumen, proactive customer engagement, and seamless collaboration with internal partners across Wealth, Home Lending, and Business Banking to deliver a differentiated customer experience.
Wells Fargo rewards behaviors that consistently create long term customer value and support customers in making informed financial decisions. You'll be supported with digital tools, industry leading training, ongoing coaching, and backed by one of the most recognized brands in banking. This role offers a clear platform for career growth for experienced professionals who excel at building trust, managing a portfolio, and delivering holistic, multi product solutions.
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
Demonstrate risk excellence through accurate documentation, sound judgment, timely issue escalation, and adherence to policies and regulations to support strong control outcomes
The Senior Branch Premier Banker LP (license pending) role is a temporary position until 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.
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
• Experience recommending financial products and translating customer goals into clear, actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to proactively source, acquire, and deepen relationships through proactive outreach and building strong internal partnership to support the customer experience
• Proven experience managing a book-of-business, documentation of planning conversations, and consistent follow-through to drive retention and growth across deposits, lending, and investments
• Experience coaching or supporting peers to strengthen team performance and customer impact
• 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) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
• Ability to work a schedule that will include most Saturdays

Wyoming allows referral-only licensed bankers to receive the IAR registration without completing the Series 65/66 exam requirement. This role also requires meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. 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.
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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.
Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.