District Senior Manager - Arlington, VA

Wells Fargo•McLean, VA

1d•$143,000 - $224,000

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a District Branch Network Senior Manager to lead a district of branches within the National Branch Network. The role develops high-performing Branch Managers, drives sustainable sales and growth, and delivers strong customer and employee experiences on a solid risk foundation. The position is responsible for district performance across deposits, credit, and investments, translating enterprise and regional strategy into clear priorities and consistent branch routines. The Senior Manager coaches and develops Branch Managers through branch visits, observation, performance management, business reviews, and peer learning. The role also owns workforce execution, talent pipelines, staffing readiness, succession planning, and an inclusive, engaging environment. The Senior Manager is accountable for district customer experience, including monitoring feedback and resolving escalated concerns. In partnership with regional and national stakeholders and internal teams, the role executes National Branch Network strategies and grows consumer, affluent, and small business banking while maintaining strong risk discipline, compliance, and ethical leadership. Regular travel within the assigned geography is expected, averaging three to four days per week depending on business priorities. The schedule may include Saturdays. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 7 years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
At least 3 years of management or leadership experience.
Ability to work a schedule that may include Saturdays.
Ability to travel regularly within the assigned geography, averaging 3–4 days per week depending on business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Success leading and developing people leaders through in-person and virtual engagement, including coaching managers on performance, talent decisions, accountability, and sustained business outcomes.
Ability to drive growth and execute strategies across multiple locations by strengthening customer relationships, improving experiences, and delivering operational excellence through others.
Strong analytical and business acumen, including experience using performance insights to identify trends, diagnose opportunities, and guide measurable improvement.
Experience building partnerships across functions and levels in a matrixed environment.
Ability to lead through change while adapting priorities and maintaining focus on execution, customer outcomes, and risk management.
Enterprise mindset with strong judgment, communication, and influence skills, including the ability to translate strategy into clear expectations and align people, processes, and priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Branch Managers to strengthen sales leadership, productivity, and district performance.
Own district growth and results by holding Branch Managers accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships.
Translate enterprise and regional strategy into consistent branch-level routines and expectations.
Build leadership capability and a talent bench by identifying high-potential employees, maintaining ready-now and ready-next pipelines, accelerating development, and strengthening succession readiness.
Plan workforce needs, partner with Talent Acquisition and HR, and ensure branches are staffed and prepared to hire.
Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, Home Lending, and Operations to deliver coordinated customer experiences and maximize relationship value.
Balance growth priorities with operational discipline, proactively manage risk, guide teams through change, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Use performance reporting and insights to identify strengths and opportunities and deliver measurable improvements.
Monitor district customer feedback, resolve escalated concerns, and ensure teams provide trusted, high-quality financial experiences.