Branch Manager Golden Gate Financial District

Wells Fargo Bank•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through coaching, disciplined execution, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. While in training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at placement. The position may be assigned to one of the listed San Francisco branches, subject to availability. During the first six months, and before or up until placement in a specific branch, travel within the assigned geography may be required up to 50% of the time, depending on location. The schedule must include Saturdays. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date. Loan originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available. The posted base pay range is $37.50–$67.31. Pay may vary based on prior performance, skills, experience, and work location. 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, education, or a combination.
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 six months and before or up until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
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 Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

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, 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, 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

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through 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 build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners 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, 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.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.