Branch Manager Northern Monmouth District

Wells Fargo•East Brunswick, NJ

5d•$38 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring accomplished, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, promotes an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. Onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position; current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are exempt. Branch placement depends on business needs and availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. The role is associated with branches in the Northern Monmouth District, including locations in East Brunswick, Middletown, Rumson, South Amboy, and Spotswood, New Jersey. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment, and Wells Fargo initiates 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, education, or a combination.
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 and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
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 standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background; a credit report may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager.

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 deliver 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, 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 strong customer, internal partner, and community relationships.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set 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 manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales partners across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer solutions and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate how they can make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, develop action plans, improve team 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, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.