Branch Manager Kansas City Area

Wells Fargo•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career in its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team through coaching and performance management, builds an engaged and accountable culture, and balances growth objectives with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch placement depends on business need and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager are not required to complete the program. The role is based in the Kansas City area, with listed potential locations in Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Overland Park, and Olathe, Kansas. The schedule must include Saturdays. 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, or education.
At least 2 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; a credit report may be reviewed and additional ongoing screening may apply.

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, ownership of 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 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and hire, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
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, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, Home Lending, and other internal sales partners to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about digital options and demonstrate how available technology can make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify team strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.