Branch Manager Missoula

Wells Fargo Bank•Missoula, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring a people-focused sales leader for its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a branch team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, identifies customer financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions while balancing growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which includes guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. 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 may be assigned to a branch at 1800 S Russell St, Missoula, MT 59801, or 3553 Union Pacific St, Missoula, MT 59808. The position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. 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.

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 6 months and before or until placement in a specific branch, 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 related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is 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 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, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership to build and retain a high-performing team; set clear expectations and manage performance through targeted coaching.
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 individual capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Help customers make banking easier by educating them about and demonstrating available digital options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team 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.
Meet customer, sales, service, and operational performance objectives through coaching, accountability, and disciplined execution.