Branch Complex Director

Wells Fargo • Orland Park, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Complex Director in Wealth and Investment Management as part of Wells Fargo Advisors. The role leads one or more branches within a market and builds an environment that fosters sustained organic and inorganic growth. This includes coaching existing Financial Advisors on client acquisition, deepening client relationships through the firm’s solutions, and delivering outstanding client service, while also building and maintaining a cross-channel pipeline to recruit Financial Advisors.

The Branch Complex Director builds relationships with Financial Advisors, Client Associates, Governance and Support professionals, market leadership, and the communities served by the branches. The role owns activity supporting teams and clients, directs day-to-day workflow, escalates service and risk issues, and ensures coordinated client care. It is accountable for branch P&L and expense management and partners with market leaders and other managers to support growth across the market. This is a non-producing role.

The position includes customer contact and may involve assessing needs and referring customers interested in dwelling-secured products to a SAFE team member. It does not involve taking an application or offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling-secured transaction. Loan Originator qualification and regulatory requirements apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of Financial Advisory experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 4 or more years of management or leadership experience.
• For U.S. applicants, successful completion of FINRA Series 7 and 63 examinations, or recognized equivalents, sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration.
• For ongoing employment, obtain and maintain appropriate FINRA licenses; complete Series 9 and 10 within 120 days and Series 65 or 66, or equivalent, within 180 days of commencing employment, subject to the stated requirements and exceptions.
• Meet Loan Originator qualification requirements, including applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards.
• Pass FINRA background screening before hire and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, including screening and required incident reporting.
• Comply with state law registration and licensing requirements and any applicable product or SAFE licensing requirements.
• Complete applicable designated insurance license requirements within 90 or 180 days after commencing employment if the licenses are not available to transfer upon hire.
• Comply with applicable policies on outside activities and personal investing.
• Represent personal experience accurately and provide supporting documentation for lawful employment and education verification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to recruit and retain high-performing Financial Advisors.
• Ability to balance multiple initiatives.
• Ability to effectively manage a large and diverse team of direct reports.
• Proven track record of coaching and driving growth.
• Experience identifying and managing risk while adhering to governance processes.
• Ability to partner with key stakeholders to solve problems and address client concerns.

Responsibilities

• Recruit experienced Financial Advisors and retain talent to drive growth.
• Lead the team to improve financial outcomes through increased net asset flows, lending balances, and same-store sales.
• Develop a culture that supports employee engagement and growth in one or more branches.
• Manage branch operations and staff, partnerships with centers of excellence and support partners, risk and compliance, expenses and P&L, and exceptions.
• Execute the Wealth and Investment Management strategic vision to help Advisors and Client Associates serve branch clients.
• Collaborate with and influence professionals at all levels, including senior managers, centers of excellence, home office departments, and divisional leaders.
• Serve as a visible leader in the branches and communities served.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to meet commitments and align with strategic objectives.
• Partner with the market leadership team to support branches and channels represented in the market.
• Direct day-to-day workflow, escalate service and risk issues, and ensure coordinated client care.
• Assess customer needs and refer customers interested in dwelling-secured products to a SAFE team member, without taking applications or offering or negotiating transaction terms.
• Meet applicable Loan Originator qualification requirements and ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate FINRA licenses and comply with state registration and licensing requirements.

Benefits

• 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
• Potential sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or restricted stock units, depending on role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed