Branch Manager Manhattan DeNovo

Wells Fargo•New York, NY

7d•$38 - $67

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career in its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary 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, identifies customer financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions while balancing 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. Branch assignment depends on business needs 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 requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and may require travel within 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 employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The stated base pay range is $37.50–$67.31; pay may vary based on performance, skills, experience, and work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentives. Benefits for eligible employees include health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, disability benefits, life and other insurance, parental and critical caregiving leave, discounts and savings, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for dependent children, and adoption reimbursement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, 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 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 the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Demonstrated 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 build and retain a high-performing team through targeted performance coaching.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering consumer and business solutions that support customer value and business outcomes.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales partners across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, then take action to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; proactively manage risk and resolve issues; and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures, and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.