Wells Fargo

Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales growth and managing branch operations while ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Capable of coaching and developing a high-performing team to meet customer financial needs and enhance overall productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Branch Sales LeadershipCoaching And Developing TeamsCustomer Relationship ManagementOperational Risk ManagementSAFE Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the branch sales leader accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships
  • Drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
  • Lead, coach, and develop a branch team to improve banker productivity
  • Foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions
  • Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
  • Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager
  • Provide inclusive leadership and manage performance through targeted coaching
  • Deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
  • Use observation, feedback, and follow-up to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity
  • Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners
  • Educate customers about available digital banking options
  • Analyze reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share
  • Manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company

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
  • 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, depending on location
  • SAFE registration required at the time of employment
  • Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements
  • Must comply with Wells Fargo policies related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
  • Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Desired: ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
  • Desired: ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth
  • Desired: ability to analyze performance and execute action plans
  • Desired: independent judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Desired: experience managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments
  • Desired: ability to educate customers about digital banking solutions
  • Desired: knowledge of banking laws, regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Robust benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Work-life balance and well-being programs
  • Community involvement recognition
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Branch Manager Readiness Program with mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning opportunities
  • Wells Fargo employee support and accommodations for disabilities

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Hard Skills
Banking ExperienceFinancial Services KnowledgeSales Strategy DevelopmentPerformance AnalysisLoan Originator Compliance
Soft Skills
Inclusive LeadershipCritical ThinkingIndependent JudgmentCustomer-Focused CultureEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Digital Banking Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFE Registration
Industry Keywords
Banking LawsRegulationsCompliance ControlsOperational Risk ManagementLoss Prevention