Branch Manager CAL NEV District

Wells Fargo Bank•Reno, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New participants begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience in 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. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. The role may support branches in Carson City, Reno, Incline Village, or Zephyr Cove, Nevada. The schedule must include Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may be up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The stated base pay range is $31.25–$57.69; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, 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 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.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers.

Nice To Haves

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 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 support sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to coordinate customer support and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, improve performance, and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Participate in and successfully complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning to a Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager.