Branch Manager Port Orchard, Gig Harbor and Silverdale

Wells Fargo•Port Orchard, WA

8d•$38 - $67

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career in the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch 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, fosters an engaged and accountable culture, identifies customers’ financial needs, and recommends Wells Fargo solutions while balancing growth objectives with operational risk management. Onboarding includes the Branch Manager Readiness Program, with mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transition into a Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Branch assignment depends on business need and branch availability at placement. The listed possible locations are Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, and Silverdale, Washington; availability may vary. The role requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment, and 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 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 six months, depending on location, before or until placement in a specific branch.
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 comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, 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 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, including 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 relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and connecting them to 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

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 manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable to expected behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales teams across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide coordinated customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, improve team performance, and expand primary banking relationships and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling protective behaviors.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, Wells Fargo policies, and procedures; fulfill risk obligations and escalate and remediate issues effectively.