Branch Manager - North East Maryland District

Wells Fargo•Baltimore, MD

1d•$35 - $63

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an accomplished, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch 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, builds an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful program completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability at placement. While in training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, 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 applicable Wells Fargo standards. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education.
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.
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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, performance ownership, 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 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 manage performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
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 build team capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding team members accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Help customers use available digital banking options through education and demonstration.
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 while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.