Branch Manager North Metro Orlando District

Wells Fargo Bank•Ocoee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role relies on disciplined execution, effective performance management, and strong coaching to improve banker productivity and deliver consistent results. The Branch Manager leads and develops a team, building an engaged and accountable culture that identifies customers’ financial needs and recommends appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The role balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. 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 LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards relating to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
2+ years of leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel in the assigned geography up to 50% during the first six months, 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 related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
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, 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 by 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 connecting them with 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, set clear expectations, and hire, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team 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 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 relationships.
Educate customers about available digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, execute improvements, 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.
Fulfill applicable risk and compliance responsibilities, including following policies and procedures, escalating and remediating issues, and making sound risk decisions.