Branch Manager Wichita, KS

Wells Fargo•Woodlawn, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch 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 customer-focused culture, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and branch availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Wells Fargo employees currently serving as Branch Managers are not required to complete the program.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, 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 will initiate 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.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for Wells Fargo employees already serving as Branch Managers.
This 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, and ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans that help the team 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 by 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, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and manage team performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for aligned behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Help customers bank more easily by educating them about and demonstrating available digital options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, take action to improve team performance, and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues while modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.