Branch Manager Wichita, KS

Wells Fargo Bank•Woodlawn, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is the sales leader of the branch, 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, fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer financial needs, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in 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. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The position may be assigned to either 455 S West St or 6321 E Central in Wichita, Kansas. Branch locations may not all have openings when placement occurs. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, 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 Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal-background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
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 6 months, 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 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.
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 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 help teams influence, educate, and connect customers to technology and explain the value of digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Build and retain a high-performing team through inclusive leadership, clear expectations, targeted coaching, and performance management.
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, and hold the team accountable for expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer support and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth objectives with operational soundness, proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Make talent decisions and manage performance outcomes in alignment with Wells Fargo priorities.