Branch Manager Woodlands District

Wells Fargo•Spring, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role 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 guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in daily branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability at the time of placement. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% 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 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.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
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, 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to 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 while 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 by identifying complex financial needs and building relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish 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 providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners 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 and take action to improve performance, 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.
Hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports.
Analyze performance and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Manage and coach across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments, building relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and digital banking solutions.
Reinforce compliance, operational risk management, and loss-prevention behaviors.