Branch Manager Valley Gateway District

Wells Fargo Bank•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager opportunities in its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in 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 customer financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions while balancing business growth 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 program completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During 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 requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and may require travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and background screening. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, and ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The listed base pay range is $37.50–$67.31. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

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% of the time during the first 6 months, depending on location and placement.
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 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.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, and 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 customer, internal partner, and community relationships.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and communicating the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through targeted coaching and performance management.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build team capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate how they can make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities and 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.
Manage and coach across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments, building customer, partner, and community relationships.
Reinforce compliance, operational risk management, loss prevention, and behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.