Branch Manager Northridge

Wells Fargo•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

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, responsible for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships and driving growth across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads and develops a team, builds a culture of accountability and customer focus, and balances business growth with operational risk management. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides mentorship, job shadowing, hands-on experience, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch placement depends on business needs 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 may be assigned to one of the listed branches in Northridge and surrounding communities in California. Employees must be able to work 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. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet applicable LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and background standards. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The listed base pay range is $37.50–$67.31. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. Wells Fargo describes its benefits as including health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, disability benefits, life and other insurance, parental and critical caregiving leave, discounts and savings, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, dependent-child scholarships, and adoption reimbursement.

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 of these.
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, before or until branch placement.
SAFE registration 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.
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, 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, including 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; ability to identify complex financial needs and build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead teams in influencing and educating customers about technology and digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, establish clear expectations, retain a high-performing team, and manage performance through targeted coaching.
Lead branch employees in identifying customer financial needs and offering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build employee capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding 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 available digital banking options and demonstrate how to use them.
Use reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities, and take action to improve performance, primary-bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues; and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.