Branch Manager

Wells Fargo

. Serve as the branch sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeThe Woodlands • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in banking and financial services, with a focus on team development, customer relationship management, and operational risk management. Proven ability to drive growth in various financial products while ensuring compliance with banking laws and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Branch Sales LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam DevelopmentBanking Laws and Regulations KnowledgeSAFE Registration

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Hard Skills

BankingFinancial ServicesLendingCredit CardsInvestmentsOperational Risk ManagementPerformance AnalysisSales StrategyCompliance ControlsLoss Prevention

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingEngagement

Tools & Technologies

Digital Banking Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFE RegistrationBranch Manager Readiness Program

Industry Keywords

Customer Financial NeedsWealth ManagementBusiness BankingHome LendingOperational Soundness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the branch sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships
Drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
Lead, coach, and develop branch employees
Build an engaged, accountable, high-performing team culture
Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
Use coaching, observation, feedback, reporting, and follow-up to improve productivity and performance
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending teams
Educate customers about digital banking options
Manage growth, operational soundness, talent decisions, risk, and issue resolution
Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into the Branch Manager position

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 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 regarding financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
Credit report may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program required to transition into a Branch Manager position
Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
Ability to analyze performance and execute action plans
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits
Competitive compensation
Work-life balance and well-being programs
Community involvement recognition
Growth and career development opportunities