Branch Manager - Huntsville-Decatur, AL

Wells Fargo Bank•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career in the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on uncovering customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions, and balances growth with strong operational risk management. New hires begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers a structured transition through mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. While in training, the position is interim and nonexempt. Branch assignment depends on business needs and branch availability. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position may be assigned to one of the listed branches in Huntsville or Decatur, Alabama, subject to availability. The job requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at 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 concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, 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, 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 six months, before 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 applicable Wells Fargo standards for financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Experience leading a customer-focused sales culture and driving 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, including the ability 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 help teams influence, educate, and connect customers to technology and explain 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 build and retain a high-performing team through targeted performance coaching.
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 build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for aligned 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 available digital options and demonstrate how they can make banking easier.
Use reports and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth objectives with operational soundness and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.