Branch Manager Gainesville/Ocala

Wells Fargo•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring an experienced, people-focused leader for a Branch Manager career within 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 primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team to improve banker productivity and deliver a customer-focused experience, while balancing growth objectives with operational risk management. Onboarding begins with 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, except for employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers. During training, the role is an interim, nonexempt position. Branch assignment depends on business need and branch availability at placement. The role may be assigned to one of the listed branches in the Gainesville/Ocala, Florida area. The schedule must include Saturdays, and travel within the assigned geography may be up to 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 Originator requirements and Wells Fargo policies apply, including standards concerning financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
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% during the first six 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.
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, and ownership of performance, talent decisions, and risk management.
Ability to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical thinking 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 and educating customers about technology and digital banking solutions.
Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set 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 offering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager 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.
Help customers use available digital banking options through education and demonstration.
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; proactively manage risk, resolve issues, and model protective behaviors.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.