Branch Manager Superior Lights MN District

Wells Fargo•Cloquet, MN

4d•$31 - $58

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, responsible 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, promotes an engaged and accountable customer-focused culture, and balances 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 day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for current Wells Fargo Branch Managers. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, depending on location, before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The base pay range is $31.25–$57.69; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

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 in the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, depending on location, before or until placement in a specific branch.
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. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees currently serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, ownership of performance outcomes, 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and articulating the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to build and retain a high-performing team.
Lead branch employees in identifying customers’ financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.
Comply with applicable risk programs, Wells Fargo policies and procedures, and risk and compliance obligations; escalate and remediate issues appropriately.