Branch Manager Farmington/Shiprock

Wells Fargo•Farmington, NM

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 grow primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability at the time of placement. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. The position may be assigned to one of the listed Farmington or Shiprock, New Mexico locations and is not available at all locations. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo standards. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, 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 until branch placement, depending on location.
SAFE registration 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 for financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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, 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, with 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, educating, and connecting customers to 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, set clear expectations, retain a high-performing team, and manage performance through targeted coaching to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
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 develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending 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, create actions to improve performance, and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk programs and policies, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, and escalate and remediate issues effectively.