Branch Manager Greater Central District

Wells Fargo & Company•Upper Marlboro, MD

2d•$41 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager roles within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management, while fostering an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customers’ financial needs and recommending suitable Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances business growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides 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 Branch Managers at Wells Fargo. Branch placement depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. The role may be based at one of the listed Maryland branches, subject to availability. The schedule includes Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may be up to 50% during the first six months and before or until branch placement, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo will initiate 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.
Ability to travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months and before or 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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, ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans that help the team 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 influence and educate customers about technology and communicate 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 providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, then take action to improve performance and expand primary banking 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, policies, and procedures; fulfill risk and compliance obligations and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.