Branch Manager Greater Montgomery District

Wells Fargo•Rockville, MD

5d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager roles within the National Branch Network. The Branch Manager serves as the branch’s 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 and develops a team through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management, while fostering an engaged, accountable culture centered on understanding customer needs and recommending suitable Wells Fargo solutions. The manager balances business growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New leaders participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides hands-on experience, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in branch operations. Successful completion is required before transitioning into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment 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 role may be assigned to one of the listed locations in Bethesda, Washington, DC, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, or Potomac, Maryland. Positions may not be available at every listed location. The position requires a schedule that includes Saturdays and travel within the assigned geography of up to 50% during the first six months, depending on location. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background standards. A credit report may be reviewed, and additional ongoing screening may apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Base pay is $43.27–$67.31; employees may also be eligible for incentives.

Requirements

5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
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, depending on location.
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 applicable Wells Fargo policies and screening standards.

Nice To Haves

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, 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, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, and ability to model and reinforce protective behaviors.

Responsibilities

Provide inclusive leadership, set clear expectations, and build and retain a high-performing team through targeted coaching and performance management.
Lead the branch team in identifying customer financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to develop team capability, confidence, and productivity, while holding employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending colleagues to provide coordinated customer experiences and deepen relationships.
Educate customers about available digital options and demonstrate how they can make banking easier.
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, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk and resolve issues; and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Execute applicable risk and compliance programs, follow Wells Fargo policies and procedures, escalate and remediate issues, and make sound risk decisions.