Branch Manager Southern CT Westchester District

Wells Fargo & Company•Norwalk, CT

20h•$38 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager opportunities within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management, while fostering an engaged and accountable culture focused on understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The Branch Manager balances business growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New Branch Managers participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, practical experience, and foundational knowledge of day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position may be assigned to a branch in the listed Southern Connecticut and Westchester locations. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply.

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 and educating customers about technology and explaining the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

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 providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen customer relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, improve team performance, and grow primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, Wells Fargo policies and procedures, and risk escalation and remediation obligations.