Branch Manager

Requirements

• 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
• Experience 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 influence, educate, and connect customers to technology and digital banking solutions
• 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 the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch
• SAFE registration required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date
• 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
• Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales growth and developing a high-performing branch team while managing operational risk and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Capable of building customer relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions through effective coaching and performance analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Branch Sales Leadership
• Coaching And Developing Sales Professionals
• Customer-Focused Sales Culture
• Banking Laws And Regulations Knowledge
• SAFE Registration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Banking
• Financial Services
• Performance Analysis
• Operational Risk Management
• Digital Banking Solutions
• Customer Relationship Management
• Sales Growth Strategies
• Coaching
• Compliance Controls
• Loan Originator Requirements

Soft Skills

• Independent Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Delegation

Certifications & Qualifications

• SAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

• Branch Network Experience
• Affluent Customer Segments
• High Net Worth Customers
• Business Banking
• Wealth Management

• Serve as the branch sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships
• Drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
• Lead, coach, and develop a branch team to improve banker productivity
• Build an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs
• Recommend Wells Fargo consumer and business solutions that deepen relationships
• Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager
• Provide inclusive leadership and manage performance through targeted coaching
• Identify customer needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
• Use observation, feedback, follow-up, and branch manager routines to build team capability and productivity
• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners
• Educate customers about digital banking options
• Use reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share
• Manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company