Branch Manager Omaha District

Wells Fargo Bank•Bellevue, NE

4d•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 leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity and deliver disciplined sales, service, and operational performance. The Branch Manager fosters an engaged and accountable culture that identifies customers’ financial needs and recommends appropriate Wells Fargo solutions, while balancing growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides 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 need and branch availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position may be assigned to one of the listed branches in the Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, or Ralston, Nebraska area. 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. 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.
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 6 months, before or until placement in a specific branch.
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 credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and explaining 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 manage performance through targeted coaching to build and retain a high-performing team.
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, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate how they can 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 while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.