Branch Manager Trainee Flagstaff

Wells Fargo & Company•Flagstaff, AZ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career in its National Branch Network. The role leads branch sales and is accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The manager coaches and develops the team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances growth goals with operational risk management. New hires participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required to move into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may require Saturday work and travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months and before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and applicable Wells Fargo standards. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel in the assigned geography up to 50% during the first 6 months and before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date.
Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Success managing and coaching across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments, identifying complex financial needs, and building relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to coordinate customer solutions and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues while modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; escalate and remediate issues appropriately and make sound risk decisions.