Branch Manager Harborside District

Wells Fargo•Port Charlotte, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within 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 primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity and consistently execute customer-focused behaviors, while balancing growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, practical learning, and hands-on exposure to branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position; placement depends on business need and branch availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed locations in Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, or Fort Myers, Florida. The schedule must include Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may reach 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch. SAFE registration is required at employment, with Wells Fargo initiating the process after the start date. This 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.
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 and before or until placement in a specific branch.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and applicable Wells Fargo standards, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal-background requirements. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth through coaching, accountability, disciplined execution, performance ownership, 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 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, 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, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, and coach and manage performance to build and retain a high-performing team and deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
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 develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales partners across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate ways to make banking easier.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, take action to improve team performance, and expand 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.
Follow applicable risk programs, policies, procedures, and compliance obligations; escalate and remediate issues appropriately and make sound risk decisions.