Branch Manager - Brandywine District

Wells Fargo Bank•Wilmington, DE

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to support growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role combines disciplined sales execution, coaching, performance management, customer service, and operational risk management. New participants begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical experience 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 need and branch availability; 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 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, and Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. The role 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 of these.
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% during the first 6 months, 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 comply with 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, performance ownership, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute 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 and educating customers about 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

Build and retain a high-performing team through inclusive leadership, clear expectations, 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 employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Help customers use available digital banking options through education and demonstration.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth goals with operational soundness and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.