Branch Manager Litchfield

Wells Fargo Bank•Litchfield, MN

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 to drive growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, promotes an engaged and accountable customer-focused culture, and balances business growth with strong operational risk management. New leaders begin with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides a structured transition through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch placement 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 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, 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 standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The stated base pay range is $31.25–$57.69; pay may vary based on performance, skills, experience, and work location, and employees may be eligible for incentives.

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 of these.
2 or more years of leadership experience.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required to transition into the Branch Manager position, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
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 financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background standards.
A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score; additional ongoing screening may apply.
Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Ability to travel up to 50% in the assigned geography during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.

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 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 manage performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
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 behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Help customers bank more easily by educating them about and demonstrating available digital options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, 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.
Work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
Travel in the assigned geography up to 50% during the first six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.