Branch Manager- Tri County

Wells Fargo•Linden, NJ

1d•$38 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring experienced, people-focused leaders for Branch Manager roles in its 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 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 and accountable culture focused on understanding customers’ financial needs and recommending appropriate Wells Fargo solutions. The Branch Manager balances business growth with operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. New Branch Managers participate in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which provides guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, practical learning, and experience in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business needs and availability. During training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees already serving as Wells Fargo Branch Managers are not required to complete the program. The role may be assigned to one of the listed branches in the Tri County posting area in New Jersey. During the first six months, and before or until placement in a specific branch, travel within the assigned geography may be required up to 50% of the time, depending on location. The schedule must include Saturdays. SAFE registration is required at employment; Wells Fargo initiates the process after the start date. 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, 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 six months and before or until placement in a specific branch, depending on location.
SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the start date.
Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including standards related to financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background. A credit report may be reviewed, excluding credit score, and additional ongoing screening may apply.

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 achieve business objectives.
Independent judgment and critical-thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated 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, including 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 customers’ financial needs and delivering tailored consumer and business solutions.
Use branch manager routines, observation, feedback, and follow-up to build team capability, confidence, and productivity, and hold employees accountable for behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with internal sales partners in Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to coordinate 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 performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share.
Balance growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions; manage risk, resolve issues, and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, procedures, and obligations, and escalate and remediate issues appropriately.