Branch Manager Austin Northwest District

Wells Fargo Bank•Round Rock, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring a people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career in the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity and create an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances business growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. Potential branch locations are in the Austin Northwest District, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Austin, Cedar Park, and Hutto, Texas. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and may require travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch. 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 policies. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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, depending on location and branch placement.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the registration process after the start date.
Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards concerning 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.
Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, and ownership of performance, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and carry out action plans to meet business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical-thinking skills, including 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and coach and manage team 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 develop team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable to expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital banking options and demonstrate ways technology can make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary banking relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports.
Analyze performance and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders across affluent, high-net-worth, and business customer segments.
Model and reinforce compliance, operational risk management, and loss-prevention behaviors.