Branch Manager Augusta District

Wells Fargo•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career in the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, responsible 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 build a culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending suitable Wells Fargo solutions, while balancing growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position; branch placement depends on business need and availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program.

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 up to 50% within the assigned geography during the first 6 months and before or 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, 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 current Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience hiring, coaching, and developing sales professionals and direct reports, and 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 and talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute plans to achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical thinking skills, including the ability 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 influence and educate customers about technology and explain the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and coach and manage performance to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer service 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 team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.