Branch Manager - Richmond River

Wells Fargo & Company•Midlothian, VA

1d•$31 - $58

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career in its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s sales leader, acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management, while fostering an accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Onboarding includes the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers 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 a Wells Fargo Branch Manager. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. The position may cover and be placed at one of the listed branches in the Richmond, Midlothian, or Powhatan, Virginia area, depending on availability. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography up to 50% of the time 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 satisfy LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including applicable financial responsibility, character, fitness, and background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding the credit score, and ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available. The stated base pay range is $31.25–$57.69; employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. The posting lists health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, disability benefits, life, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, critical caregiving leave, discounts and savings, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for dependent children, and adoption reimbursement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, 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 in the assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first six months, before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
SAFE registration required at 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 the credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.
Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness Program is required before transition into the Branch Manager position, except for current Wells Fargo Branch Managers.
This 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, 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, with 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 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, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and manage performance through targeted coaching to achieve 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 develop employee capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold the team accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer service and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reports and employee observations to assess strengths and opportunities, then take action to improve performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues while modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.