Branch Manager Valley Gateway District

Wells Fargo•Burbank, CA

3d•$38 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager opportunities within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity, identify customer financial needs, and recommend appropriate Wells Fargo solutions, while balancing growth with effective operational risk management. New participants begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. 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 role may be based at one of the listed branches in the Los Angeles, North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Woodland Hills, or West Hollywood area. The schedule includes Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may be 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; 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 experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, education, or a combination of these.
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 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 policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background; a credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required for participants transitioning into a Branch Manager position.

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 achieve 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 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, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through targeted performance coaching.
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 build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, holding the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer solutions and deepen relationships.
Help customers use digital banking options through education and demonstrations.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and customer wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues while modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.