Branch Manager

Wells Fargo

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Luis Obispo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $67 per hourWebsite

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, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to drive business growth while fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Banking Experience2+ Years Leadership ExperienceSAFE RegistrationLoan Originator RequirementsKnowledge of Banking Regulations

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance ControlsFinancial Resource AllocationCustomer Engagement ProcessCoaching and DevelopmentBusiness Strategy ExecutionDigital Banking SolutionsAudit ProceduresTalent DevelopmentLoss Prevention

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCustomer Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

Banking Industry LawsFinancial ServicesBranch NetworkRegulation ZFinancial Responsibility StandardsMilitary ExperienceHuman ResourcesPersonnel ManagementWartime Readiness OperationsMilitary Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of direct and indirect reports
Create a culture that fosters engagement, commitment, and accountability to business outcomes
Lead a defined customer engagement process and coach behaviors that enhance customer experience and drive business growth
Execute policies and procedures in alignment with applicable regulations, audit, and escalation procedures
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for the branch
Coach, develop, and build a high-performing team to execute business strategies and achieve results
Coach bankers to understand customer needs, build relationships, and help customers succeed financially
Resolve low to moderately complex customer and employee experience, risk, and business growth issues
Identify opportunities to make banking easier through education and demonstrations of digital options
Lead the branch while engaging stakeholders, peers, and internal partners to deliver a customer-centric experience
Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
Support risk and compliance programs, including monitoring, governance, risk identification, escalation, and remediation

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 may include most Saturdays
SAFE registration at the time of employment
Must meet Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z
Must meet applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards
Must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Management experience including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports
Knowledge and understanding of banking industry laws and regulations, compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention
Relevant military experience may include military protocol and instructions, enlisted evaluations, officer/leadership reporting, personnel benefits management, military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources, or military recruiting

Benefits

Comp & perks

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