Branch Manager

Wells Fargo Bank•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Advisory Branch Manager – Non-Producing in Wealth and Investment Management as part of Wells Fargo Advisors. In this role, you will manage and develop a team of individual contributors with low to moderate complexity and risk in the Financial Advisory functional area. You will manage the branch profit and loss statement, develop the branch business plan, and look for opportunities to grow the branch. You will also be responsible for identifying and recommending opportunities for compliance, regulatory, and administrative issues relating to the branch, and promoting the firm's image in the community. You will make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives, and operations of the Financial Advisory functional area to meet business objectives. This includes interpreting and developing firm policies and procedures, brokerage operations standards, and governing bodies' regulatory roles and regulations. You will collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues, and multiple-level managers. Additionally, you will serve as a financial advisor for a limited number of personal clients, manage the allocation of people and financial resources for Financial Advisory, and mentor and guide talent development of direct reports, assisting in hiring talent. This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction. Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below.

Requirements

5+ years of Wealth Client Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
2+ years of leadership experience
US only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 63 examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies.
US only: Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position.
FINRA Series 9 and 10 examinations and FINRA 65 or 66 or equivalent must be completed within a 180-day time period following commencement of employment.
The Series 9 & 10 must be completed within the first 120-day time period following commencement of employment.
If the Series 9 and 10 are not held at the time of hire, the candidate must have at least 18 months of experience functioning as a registered representative, Series 7, within the five-year period immediately preceding the designation and has fulfilled all applicable prerequisite registration, fee and examination requirements.
Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory.
In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply.
Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Life & Health Insurance licenses
Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Leadership and management experience
Ability to grow and develop a team

Responsibilities

Manage and develop team of individual contributor roles with low to moderate complexity and risk in Financial Advisory functional area
Manage the branch profit and loss statement, develop the branch business plan and look for opportunities to grow the branch
Identify and recommend opportunities for compliance, regulatory, and administrative issues relating to the branch
Be responsible for promoting the firm's image in the community
Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of Financial Advisory functional area to meet business objectives
Interpret and develop the firm policies and procedures, brokerage operations standards, and governing bodies regulatory roles and regulations
Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues and multiple level managers
Serve as a financial advisor for a limited number of personal clients
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Financial Advisory
Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent