Branch Manager Greater Central District

Wells Fargo Bank•Laurel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager careers within 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 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 customer-focused culture, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers hands-on experience, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo will initiate 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. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The listed posting locations are in Maryland; positions may not be available at every location. The posted base pay range is $40.87–$67.31, with potential eligibility for incentive opportunities.

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, 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 related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and deliver 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 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, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and hire, coach, develop, and manage the performance of a high-performing team to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and recommending tailored consumer and business solutions that support customer value and business outcomes.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and results.
Partner with internal sales teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Help customers use banking more easily by educating them about and demonstrating available digital options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, take action to improve team performance, and expand primary banking 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.