Branch Manager

• Serve as the branch sales leader
• Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
• Lead, coach, and develop the branch team
• Build an engaged and accountable performance culture
• Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
• Use observation, feedback, and follow-up to improve banker capability and productivity
• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending
• Educate customers about digital banking options
• Analyze reporting and employee observations to improve team performance and expand relationships
• Balance growth objectives with operational risk management
• Proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model protective behaviors
• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position; branch assignment depends on business need and availability

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
• 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
• SAFE registration required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after 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
• Not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• 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 opportunities, and execute action plans
• Independent judgment and critical thinking skills
• Success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments
• Ability to connect customers to digital banking technology and solutions
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention

Core Competencies

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Branch Sales Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management
• Team Development and Coaching
• Operational Risk Management
• SAFE Registration

Hard Skills

• Banking Experience
• Financial Services Knowledge
• Sales Culture Leadership
• Performance Analysis
• Digital Banking Solutions
• Loan Originator Compliance
• Risk Management
• Customer Segmentation Analysis
• Action Plan Execution
• Coaching and Development

Soft Skills

• Independent Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Engagement Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• SAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

• Banking Laws and Regulations
• Compliance Controls
• Operational Risk Management
• Loss Prevention
• Customer-Focused Sales Culture