Branch Manager Westside Valley District

Wells Fargo Bank•Tualatin, OR

3d•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 to drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role requires disciplined execution, strong coaching, effective performance management, and a balance between business growth and operational risk management. The manager leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity and deliver a customer-focused experience. They foster an engaged, accountable culture that identifies customers’ financial needs and recommends suitable Wells Fargo solutions. The position begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides hands-on experience, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for current Wells Fargo Branch Managers. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. The role supports branches across the Westside Valley District in Oregon. During the first six months, and before or until placement in a specific branch, travel within the assigned geography may be required up to 50% of the time, depending on location. The schedule must include Saturdays. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards, including requirements related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. 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 6 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 Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is 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, 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, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set 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 delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop team capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, Home Lending, and other internal sales partners to coordinate customer solutions and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways technology can make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary banking 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.