Wells Fargo

Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $67 per hourWebsite
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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 fostering a customer-focused culture. Possesses expertise in banking regulations, risk management, and developing tailored financial solutions for diverse customer segments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Branch Sales LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementRisk ManagementCoaching and DevelopmentBanking Laws and Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the branch sales leader
  • Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships
  • Drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
  • Lead, coach, and develop the branch team
  • Foster an engaged and accountable culture focused on customers’ financial needs
  • Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
  • Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager
  • Provide inclusive leadership and establish clear expectations
  • Manage performance through targeted coaching and accountability
  • Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
  • Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to improve capability and productivity
  • Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners
  • Educate customers and demonstrate digital banking options
  • Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities
  • 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 prior to or until placement in a specific branch
  • SAFE registration required at the time of employment
  • Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements
  • Must comply with Wells Fargo policies concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
  • Credit report may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply
  • Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • 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 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 connect customers to technology and articulate the value of digital banking solutions
  • Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Robust benefits
  • Work-life balance and well-being programs
  • 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
  • Incentive opportunities may be available

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Hard Skills
Financial Services ExperienceSales Growth StrategiesPerformance AnalysisLoan Originator ComplianceDigital Banking Solutions
Soft Skills
Independent JudgmentCritical ThinkingTime ManagementPrioritizationDelegation
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFE Registration
Industry Keywords
Operational Risk ManagementCustomer SegmentationAffluent Customer ManagementBusiness BankingWealth Management