Branch Manager Westside Valley District

Wells Fargo•Tigard, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role balances growth objectives with strong 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. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. During training, the position is interim and nonexempt. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program.

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.
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. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into the Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager.

Nice To Haves

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 meet business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical thinking, 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 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

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and hire, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team 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 build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal teams in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reports and employee observations to assess performance, identify opportunities, and take action to improve results and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues while modeling protective behaviors.
Work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
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.
Complete the required SAFE registration process after starting employment and comply with applicable loan-originator requirements and Wells Fargo policies.