Wells Fargo

Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeOmaha • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing branch sales teams, driving customer-focused sales culture, and delivering tailored financial solutions. Proficient in analyzing performance metrics and implementing strategies for growth while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Branch Sales LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementCoaching And DevelopmentOperational Risk ManagementBanking Laws And Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the branch sales leader
  • Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
  • Lead, coach, and develop branch employees
  • Establish expectations and manage performance through targeted coaching
  • Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
  • Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to improve capability, confidence, and productivity
  • Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending teams
  • Educate customers and demonstrate digital banking options
  • Analyze reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share
  • Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
  • Resolve issues and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company
  • Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position
  • Accept branch assignment based on business need and branch availability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
  • Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth
  • Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans
  • Independent judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment
  • Success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments
  • Ability to identify complex financial needs and build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders
  • Ability to educate customers about digital banking solutions
  • Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention
  • Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays
  • Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months and before branch placement
  • SAFE registration required at the time of employment
  • Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background standards
  • Subject to credit report review and additional ongoing screening
  • Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Robust benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Programs designed to support work-life balance and well-being
  • Community investment recognition
  • Career growth and development support
  • Branch Manager Readiness Program with guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning opportunities
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Medical accommodation support during recruitment
  • Drug-free workplace

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisSales Strategy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementDigital Banking SolutionsLoan OriginationCompliance ControlsCustomer Needs AssessmentMarket AnalysisRisk ManagementCoaching Techniques
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingTime ManagementDelegationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFE Registration
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesBranch NetworkHigh Net Worth ClientsCustomer SegmentationWealth ManagementBusiness BankingOperational RiskLoss PreventionCredit Report Review