Branch Manager Greater Danbury District CT

Wells Fargo Bank•Southbury, CT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring accomplished, 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 to drive growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team to execute consistently, improve banker productivity, and build an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs and recommending suitable Wells Fargo solutions. The Branch Manager balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in daily branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and branch availability. 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 in Southbury, Prospect, Watertown, Seymour, Ridgefield, Danbury, Wilton Center, or Newtown, Connecticut. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment, and 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 criminal-background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The posted base pay range is $37.50–$67.31; pay may vary based on prior performance, skills, experience, and work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. Wells Fargo offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package. The posting end date is October 28, 2026, though the posting may be removed earlier due to applicant volume.

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 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 initiates the process after the start date.
Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal-background standards; a credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
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 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, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set 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 tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team 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 and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, 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.