Wells Fargo

Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnion City • California • United 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 banking and financial services, with a focus on customer relationship management, team development, and operational risk management. Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and implement strategies that enhance team productivity and customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Banking Experience2+ Years Leadership ExperienceSAFE RegistrationKnowledge Of Banking Laws And RegulationsAbility To Analyze Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the sales leader of the branch
  • Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
  • Lead, coach, and develop a branch team
  • 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 and transition into a Branch Manager position upon successful completion
  • Provide inclusive leadership and manage performance through targeted coaching
  • Lead the team in delivering 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 teams
  • Educate customers about digital banking options
  • Use reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand 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 prior to or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location
  • SAFE registration required at the time of employment
  • Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements
  • Must comply with Wells Fargo policies regarding financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention
  • Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
  • Ability to analyze performance and execute action plans
  • Experience managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments
  • Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology
  • Independent judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment

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

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Hard Skills
Customer Relationship ManagementOperational Risk ManagementPerformance AnalysisLoan Originator ComplianceSales CoachingDigital Banking EducationTeam LeadershipFinancial Solutions RecommendationTime ManagementDelegation
Soft Skills
Independent JudgmentCritical ThinkingCoachingEngagementAccountability
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFE Registration
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesBranch NetworkCompliance ControlsLoss PreventionCustomer SegmentsAffluent CustomersHigh Net Worth CustomersBusiness BankingWealth Management