Branch Manager Piedmont South District

Wells Fargo•Asheboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, 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 and driving growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role uses disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management to improve banker productivity and develop a high-performing team. It also fosters an engaged, accountable culture focused on understanding customer financial needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions, while balancing growth with sound operational risk management. New hires participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides a structured transition through mentorship, job shadowing, practical learning, and experience with 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. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed locations, subject to availability. The schedule includes Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may reach 50% 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, education, or a combination of these.
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 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 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.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 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 strong customer, internal-partner, and community-stakeholder relationships.
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, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and hire, retain, coach, and develop 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 build team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer experiences 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, and take action to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth objectives with operational soundness, proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; escalate and remediate issues in a timely and effective manner.