Branch Manager Sweetgrass District South Carolina

Wells Fargo Bank•Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within its National Branch Network. The Branch Manager is the branch’s sales leader, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth across primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team; fosters an engaged and accountable culture focused on identifying customer needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions; and balances growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides a structured transition through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers do not need to complete the program. The position may be assigned to one of the listed branches in the Charleston-area Sweetgrass District, South Carolina. The schedule includes 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; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards for financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. Credit and other ongoing screening may apply. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 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 Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
Demonstrated 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 meet 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, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and hire, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and providing tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to coordinate customer solutions and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about and demonstrate available digital banking options.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth objectives with operational soundness and talent decisions; manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow policies and procedures, and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.