Branch Manager

Wells Fargo

. Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of direct and indirect reports .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeShawnee • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing teams within the banking sector, focusing on customer engagement, operational excellence, and compliance with industry regulations. Proven ability to analyze performance, coach talent, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Banking Experience2+ Years Leadership ExperienceCoaching Across Customer SegmentsKnowledge of Banking RegulationsSAFE Registration

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Hard Skills

Performance AnalysisRisk ManagementFinancial Services KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementDigital Banking Education

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCritical ThinkingAdaptabilityCollaborationIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Loan Originator RequirementsSAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

Banking Industry LawsCompliance ControlsLoss PreventionFinancial FitnessMilitary Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of direct and indirect reports
Create a culture fostering engagement, commitment, and accountability to business outcomes
Coach bankers to engage customers, understand their needs, build relationships, and help customers succeed financially
Resolve low to moderately complex issues involving customer and employee experience, risk, team growth, and business objectives
Identify opportunities to simplify banking through education and demonstrations of digital options
Lead the branch while collaborating with stakeholders, peers, and internal partners to deliver a customer-centric experience
Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Execute policies and procedures aligned with applicable regulations, audit, and escalation procedures
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for the branch
Maintain operational excellence and accountability for risk and compliance programs

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
Management experience including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports
Ability to build and inspire a team where adaptability, collaboration, and accountability to performance are critical to success
Ability to analyze performance, understand strengths and opportunities, and execute a plan that empowers employees to achieve business objectives
Exercise independent judgement and critical thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment
Experience and knowledge in coaching across customer segments, including affluent, high net worth, and small business
Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, internal partners and within the community
Extensive experience in asking questions and identifying complex financial needs in order to provide relevant options to customers
Ability to lead a team to influence, educate, and connect customers to technology and share the value of digital banking
Knowledge and understanding of banking industry laws and regulations, compliance controls, risk management and loss prevention
Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customers and employees
Relevant military experience including working with military protocol and instructions, enlisted evaluations, officer/leadership reporting, or military experience working in personnel benefits management, processing military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources or military recruiting
Ability to work a schedule that may include most Saturdays
SAFE registration at the time of employment; ongoing employment contingent upon meeting applicable requirements
Must meet Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements
Must meet financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, criminal background, screening, and regulatory requirements
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits
Competitive compensation
Work-life balance and well-being programs
Community involvement opportunities
Career growth and development opportunities
Equal opportunity employment
Medical accommodation support for applicants with disabilities