Branch Manager Los Angeles Valley Corridor

Wells Fargo Bank•Whittier, CA

21h•Onsite

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 sales leader, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides hands-on experience, mentorship, job shadowing, 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 needs and branch availability. While in training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program.

Requirements

5 or more years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
2 or more 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 concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is 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, and ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify 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 help teams 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.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and recommending tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use observation, feedback, follow-up, and branch manager routines to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding 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 banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to assess strengths and opportunities, 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 behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.