Branch Manager Route 66 Corridor District

Wells Fargo Bank•San Dimas, CA

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is 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 through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, identifies customers’ financial needs, recommends Wells Fargo solutions, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers structured onboarding through mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays. During the first six months, and before or until placement in a specific branch, travel within the assigned geography may be required up to 50% of the time, 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 Wells Fargo 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. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Branch placements depend on timing, resource needs, and availability. The listed base pay range is $37.50–$67.31; pay may vary based on factors including prior performance, skills, experience, and work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The posting end date is November 12, 2026, though the posting may be removed earlier due to applicant volume.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
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 required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date.
Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
The position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, 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 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology, and articulating 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 hire, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team while managing performance to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions that create customer value and business results.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes aligned with Wells Fargo priorities.
Partner with internal sales partners in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities, take action to improve performance, and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk programs and follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.