Branch Manager Missoula

Wells Fargo•Missoula, MT

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About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s 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, strengthens banker productivity, and fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances growth objectives with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Newly transitioning managers participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which includes guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, 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 need and availability at 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 requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and may require travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time 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 LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

5 or more years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
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, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.

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 drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, and ownership of performance, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans that enable the team to achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical-thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks 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.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership to build and retain a high-performing team, establish clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching.
Lead branch employees 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 Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team performance, 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, fulfill risk and compliance obligations, and escalate and remediate issues effectively.