Branch Manager Eastside Oregon

Wells Fargo Bank•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager opportunities within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to grow primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, strengthens banker productivity, and fosters an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New managers participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides a structured transition through mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in daily branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. During training, the position is interim and nonexempt. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability at placement. The supported locations are in the Eastside Oregon District and WA Gorge District–Portland Branches. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the 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, education, or a combination.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
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.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel in the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Represent personal experiences accurately during the recruiting and hiring process and provide accurate information and supporting documentation for lawful employment and education verification.

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, 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.
Demonstrated 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, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide a coordinated customer experience and deepen relationships.
Help customers make banking easier by educating them about and demonstrating digital options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and improvement 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, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk programs and Wells Fargo policies, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.
Work a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography as required.