Branch Manager Clearwater District

Wells Fargo & Company•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career in 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. The role leads and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management; 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 a structured transition through mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in 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 do not need to complete the program. The role is associated with the Clearwater District and may be placed at one of the listed locations in Largo, Clearwater, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, St. Petersburg, or Belleair Bluffs, Florida. The position 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. 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, education, or a combination of these.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned geography 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 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, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers.

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, with the ability 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
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, and 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 that support customer value and business outcomes.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
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; proactively 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.