Branch Manager Golden Gate Financial District

Wells Fargo & Company•San Francisco, CA

5d•$38 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an accomplished, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch 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, fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides 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. While in training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed San Francisco branches, subject to timing and resource needs. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, 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 policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal-background standards. Credit and other ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 branch placement, 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 Wells Fargo policies, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.
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, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and hire, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
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 develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity and hold the team accountable to expected 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 digital banking options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities and take action to improve team performance, primary banking relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and protecting customers, employees, and the company.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; fulfill risk obligations and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.