Branch Manager 101/152 Corridor District

Wells Fargo & Company•Hollister, CA

9d•$38 - $67•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 is the branch’s sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and growing 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, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions while balancing growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience in day-to-day 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. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed branches in Hollister, Gilroy, Marina, Salinas, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, or Watsonville, California. The stated base pay range is $37.50–$67.31; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background; credit reports and additional ongoing screening may apply.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, 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% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
SAFE registration is 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, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
The position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required for candidates who need to transition into a Branch Manager position.

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, and 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 performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build capability, confidence, and productivity and hold employees 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, create action, and improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.
Work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
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.
Meet applicable risk and compliance obligations, follow policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.