Branch Manager Chicago Expansion South District

Wells Fargo•Orland Park, IL

1d•$35 - $67

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 sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team, improves banker productivity, and builds an engaged, accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers hands-on experience, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. The role may be assigned to one of the listed Chicago-area locations. The schedule must include Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may be up to 50% during the first six months and 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.
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.

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, performance ownership, 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 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, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish 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 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 to expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to provide coordinated customer experiences 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 team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model protective behaviors.