Branch Manager High Desert District

Wells Fargo•Orofino, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management, and fosters an engaged, accountable culture centered on understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, practical learning, and exposure to day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for current Wells Fargo Branch Managers. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. While in training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. The position may require working Saturdays and traveling within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months, depending on location and branch placement.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates 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, excluding credit score, 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 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, educating, and connecting customers to technology and explaining the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to build and retain a high-performing team.
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 capabilities, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer support and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team performance and expand primary banking 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.