Branch Manager - Skyline District

Wells Fargo Bank•Waynesboro, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring people-focused leaders for Branch Manager roles within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to grow primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides 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 availability. During training, this is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed locations in Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, or Louisa, Virginia. The base pay range is $36.06–$67.31; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo initiates the process after the employee’s start date. Loan Originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and 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.

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

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, and 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology and communicating 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, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
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 build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to provide coordinated customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reports and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, take action to improve performance, and expand primary bank 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.
Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships to drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments.