Customer Service Associate Licensed

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Customer Service Associate Licensed to work for its Investment Contact Center (ICC). In this role, you will assist brokerage clients via telephone. You will facilitate trades, service accounts, and educate clients on various servicing matters, including navigation of the wfa.com public and secure website. Successful employees act as front-line problem solvers, speak to trading strategies, have a strong understanding of investment market terminology, and possess a solid understanding of fundamental and technical facts affecting the market. This position requires securities licensing, specifically Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 63 or 7 and 66 (or FINRA-recognized equivalents) to qualify for immediate FINRA registration. 

In this role, you will: 

• Work within a contact center environment to execute and confirm routine securities transactions initiated by customers.

• Provide quality customer service addressing issues, trading strategies, market terminology and account status 

• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development 

• Serve as subject matter expert for the securities market 

• Understand fundamental and technical information affecting the market 

• Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives 

• Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements 

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals 

• Interact with internal customers 

• Exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements 

 
Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ months of Customer Service - Licensed experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. 

• Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 63(or 66) examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration 

 
Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to navigate multiple computer system windows, applications, and search tools 

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 

• Good attention to detail and accuracy skills 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

• Ability to use empathy to understand client concerns, questions, and problems pertaining to financial transactions 

• Trading experience 

• Brokerage industry experience 

• Contact center experience 

• Ability to process complex transactions and perform extensive research to resolve complex customer issues 

• Ability to discuss digital enhancements to provide a better client experience 

Job Expectations: 

• Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite may also be required 

Posting Location: 

• 550 S 4th St. Floor 13, Minneapolis, MN 55415

@RWF22

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.

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:

*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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.