Branch Manager - Nashville, TN

Wells Fargo Bank•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring a people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career in its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through coaching, disciplined execution, and performance management. The manager leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions that deepen relationships and create long-term value while balancing growth with operational risk management. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. 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 concerning 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.

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 within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time 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 initiates 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.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology, and to explain the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to build and retain a high-performing team and 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 manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes aligned with Wells Fargo priorities.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to provide coordinated customer experiences and improve relationship depth, customer value, and branch performance.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to assess strengths and opportunities, take action to improve team performance, and expand 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.