Branch Manager - Oxford/Anniston, AL

Wells Fargo•Oxford, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture focused on understanding customers’ financial needs, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, practical learning, and hands-on experience in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. While training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position is based in the Oxford/Anniston, Alabama area. It 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, or education.
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 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; credit reports may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply.

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, 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 the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and coach and manage performance to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity and hold the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to deliver coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate digital banking options to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.
Execute applicable risk programs, follow policies and procedures, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.