Branch Manager City of Atlanta District

Wells Fargo Bank•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager positions within the National Branch Network in the City of Atlanta district. 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 disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management. The role leads and develops a team, builds an engaged and accountable culture, identifies customer financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions that create long-term value while balancing growth with operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides structured onboarding through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability; Wells Fargo employees already serving as Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. Placement will be at one of the listed Atlanta-area branches, based on staffing needs. The role 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 will initiate the process after the start date. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and applicable Wells Fargo policies. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for current Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel within the assigned geography up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, 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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, performance ownership, 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, set clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through targeted coaching and performance management.
Lead the branch team in identifying customers’ financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team 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 available digital options and demonstrate how to use them to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities, then take action to improve performance and grow primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth goals, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.