District Senior Manager -Chicago

Wells Fargo Bank•Chicago, IL

1d•$131,000 - $206,000

About The Position

Why Wells Fargo: Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. Join us! About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a District Senior Manager for our National Branch Network as part of the Consumer, Small & Business Banking division. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com. In this role you will: Lead, manage and develop a team of branch managers to ensure an exceptional customer and team experience, manage risk, and support growth across multiple branch locations Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to partners by ensuring that colleagues are aligned with applicable regulations, policy and procedure requirements, operational expectations, audit, and escalation processes Determine appropriate strategies and actions of the regional banking team to meet the regional branch objectives Interpret and deploy branch performance objectives, and lead transformational changes in the region Collaborate with partners, peers, and other leaders to understand the trends in the business and execute strategies in alignment with internal goals while managing risk Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Regional Banking Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Requirements

6+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Experience leading the execution of business strategies to support an excellent customer experience, high performing teams and growth in the business
Management experience including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports
Ability to effectively manage managers
Experience managing business units in multiple locations
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and internal partners
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively network and represent Wells Fargo within the community
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Ability to interact with integrity and professionalism with customer and team members
Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities, exercise independent judgment, and use critical thinking skills
Ability to lead a team to influence, educate, and connect customers to technology and share the value of digital banking options
Experience in identifying and managing regulatory compliance and risk
Relevant military experience including working with military protocol and instructions, enlisted evaluations, officer/leadership reporting
Adaptable and flexible coaching style which takes into account the needs and learning styles of a diverse team
Experience in coaching and influencing management, as well as experience with the affluent or high net worth customer segment
Ability to work a schedule that may include most Saturdays
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop a team of branch managers to ensure an exceptional customer and team experience, manage risk, and support growth across multiple branch locations
Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to partners by ensuring that colleagues are aligned with applicable regulations, policy and procedure requirements, operational expectations, audit, and escalation processes
Determine appropriate strategies and actions of the regional banking team to meet the regional branch objectives
Interpret and deploy branch performance objectives, and lead transformational changes in the region
Collaborate with partners, peers, and other leaders to understand the trends in the business and execute strategies in alignment with internal goals while managing risk
Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Regional Banking
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy