Branch Complex Senior Manager

Wells Fargo•San Antonio, TX

10h

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Complex Senior Manager in Wealth and Investment Management as part of Wells Fargo Advisors. The role leads one or more branches within a market and is responsible for creating an environment that supports significant, sustained organic and inorganic growth. Organic growth is supported through coaching and programs for Financial Advisors focused on client acquisition, deepening existing relationships, using the full range of solutions, and delivering outstanding client service. Inorganic growth is supported by building, maintaining, and hiring a robust cross-channel pipeline of Financial Advisors. The role builds relationships with Financial Advisors, Client Associates, Governance and Support professionals, the market leader, and the communities served by the branches. It owns and oversees activity supporting teams and clients, directs day-to-day workflow, escalates service and risk issues, and helps ensure teams work together to care for clients. The position is accountable for branch-complex P&L and expense management and partners with other market managers and the market leader to support growth across the market. This is a non-producing role. It includes customer contact and may involve assessing needs and referring customers interested in dwelling-secured products to a SAFE team member, without taking an application or offering or negotiating transaction terms. The position is subject to Loan Originator qualification requirements and ongoing regulatory, FINRA, state licensing, and background-screening requirements. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 7 years of Financial Advisory experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
At least 3 years of management or leadership experience.
For US roles, successful completion of FINRA Series 7 and 63 examinations, or FINRA-recognized equivalents, sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration.
Meet Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Loan Originator qualification requirements, including applicable financial-responsibility, character, general financial-fitness, and criminal-background standards.
Meet ongoing regulatory requirements, including any additional screening required.
For US roles, obtain and/or maintain appropriate FINRA licenses; complete Series 9 and 10 within 120 days and FINRA 65 or 66, or equivalent, within 180 days after commencement of employment.
If Series 9 and 10 are not held at hire, have at least 18 months of Series 7 registered-representative experience within the five years immediately preceding designation and meet applicable prerequisite registration, fee, and examination requirements.
Meet applicable state registration and licensing requirements and any required product or SAFE licensing requirements.
Meet enhanced financial-fitness and criminal-background standards and pass FINRA background screening before hire.
Complete designated insurance-license requirements within 90 or 180 days after commencement, depending on the number of licenses needed if they cannot transfer upon hire.
For specified FINRA qualification exams obtained after September 30, 2018, meet the Securities Industry Essentials exam co-requisite.
Comply with applicable policies regarding outside activities and personal investing, including providing information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team when required.

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 drives employee engagement and growth in one or more branches.
Manage branch operations, 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.
Be a visible leader in the branches and communities served.
Manage people and financial-resource allocation to meet commitments and strategic objectives.
Partner with market leadership to support branches and channels represented in the market.
Direct day-to-day workflow, escalate service and risk issues, and support coordinated client care.
Assess customer needs and refer customers interested in dwelling-secured products to a SAFE team member, without taking an application or offering or negotiating transaction terms.