Wells Fargo

Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $67 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a high-performing branch team while driving customer-focused sales growth. Possesses expertise in banking regulations, financial needs assessment, and relationship management across diverse customer segments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Branch Sales LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementCoaching And Developing Sales ProfessionalsBanking Laws And Regulations KnowledgeSAFE Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the branch sales leader
  • Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing branch team
  • Establish expectations and manage performance through targeted coaching
  • 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 teams
  • Identify opportunities to simplify banking through education and digital options
  • Use reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share
  • Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk and resolving issues
  • Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into the Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager
  • Work in an interim, nonexempt role during training; branch assignment based on business need and availability

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
  • Proven 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, identify strengths and opportunities, 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 lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology
  • Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention
  • 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 placement in a specific branch
  • SAFE registration required at the time of employment
  • Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies
  • Must satisfy standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
  • Not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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
  • Branch Manager Readiness Program with guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning opportunities

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Hard Skills
Financial Services ExperiencePerformance AnalysisOperational Risk ManagementLoan Originator ComplianceSales Culture Development
Soft Skills
Independent JudgmentCritical ThinkingTime ManagementPrioritizationDelegation
Certifications & Qualifications
SAFE Registration
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesBranch NetworkCustomer SegmentsCompliance Controls