Branch Manager Greater Tampa Bay

Wells Fargo Bank•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager roles in its National Branch Network in the Greater Tampa Bay area. The Branch Manager is the branch’s sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role balances growth objectives with operational risk management and a strong focus on customer and employee protection. New hires participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience with day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role includes leading and developing branch employees, building a customer-focused and accountable culture, coaching team members, and partnering with internal sales teams to provide coordinated banking solutions. The manager also uses reporting and employee observations to improve performance, helps customers use digital banking options, and manages operational, regulatory, and other risks. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months and before or 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
A credit report may be reviewed; the credit score is not included. Additional ongoing screening may apply.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Proven 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, and 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 for managing time, prioritizing, and delegating 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 strong customer, internal-partner, and community relationships.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and communicating the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish 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 routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to deliver coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports.
Analyze performance and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders, including across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments.
Reinforce compliance, operational risk management, and loss-prevention practices.