Branch Banking Management Military Apprentice - Plantation, FL
This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, and Wounded Warriors through Wells Fargo's military talent partnership program. All positions are onsite unless otherwise stated.
About the role
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Banking Management Military Apprentice (SAFE) for the National Branch Network within the Consumer Banking and Lending division. Branch Banking Management Military Apprentices are responsible for leading, managing, and developing a diverse team of high-performing direct reports, creating a culture that fosters engagement and generates commitment and accountability to business outcomes. Successful branch banking managers lead a highly defined customer engagement process, coaching to specific behaviors that lead to an enhanced customer experience and drive business growth, while also leading accountability for operational excellence. This involves executing policies and procedures in alignment with applicable regulations, audit and escalation procedures, and managing the allocation of people and financial resources for the branch. As an apprentice, you will also directly meet customer needs by assisting with transactions as needed, serving as a role model to your team in delivering an exceptional customer experience focused on building relationships.
Responsibilities
- Participate in less complex initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements within scope of responsibilities for Branch Banking functional area
- Review and analyze basic business, operational, or technical assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, and exercise independent judgement to guide medium risk deliverables
- Present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgement while developing expertise within Branch Banking functional area, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate and consult with Branch Banking colleagues, internal partners, and stakeholders, including internal as well as external customers
- Perform a variety of structured duties through the U.S. Department of Labor accredited Apprenticeship program, including on-the-job training, coursework, and mentorship under the supervision of a hiring manager, program manager, and mentor
- Assist with customer transactions as needed to model exceptional customer experience and relationship building
Requirements
Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of finance or budgetary experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Current or previous military experience is required
- Enrollment into Wells Fargo's DOL Registered Apprentice Program is required (apprentices are considered full-time employees within the program)
- SAFE registration at the time of employment (Wells Fargo will initiate the SAFE registration process immediately after employment start date)
- Meet Loan Originator (LO) qualification requirements under Regulation Z, including applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness, and criminal background standards
- A current credit report will be used to assess financial responsibility and credit fitness (credit score is not included in evaluation)
- Meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening if necessary
- Uphold and adhere to Wells Fargo and Apprenticeship Program policies, procedures, and employee expectations
Job Expectations: This SAFE position has customer contact and job duties which may include the offering/negotiating of terms and/or taking an application for a dwelling secured transaction, requiring compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Ongoing employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) website provides the MU4R questions and registration required for employment in this position.
Preferred qualifications
- Military experience in any branch of service: Army, National Guard, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, or Reserves
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Military experience in a customer-facing role
- Relevant military experience including working in personnel benefits management, processing military personnel orders or transitions, wartime readiness operations, human resources, or military recruiting
- Leadership experience including coaching, training, developing, and building a high-performing team
- Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and internal partners
- Extensive experience in asking questions and identifying complex financial needs to provide recommendations on products and services
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
- 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 customers and team members
- Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities, exercise independent judgment, and use critical thinking skills
- Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
- Knowledge and understanding of compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention
- Relevant military experience including working with military protocol and instructions, enlisted evaluations, officer/leadership reporting
Program details
Apprenticeships are designed to assist in the professional development of an apprentice in preparation for the post-apprenticeship role. Program Managers facilitate an apprentice's required path for professional development, ensuring the apprentice gains the proficiency and obtains the required experience of a fully functioning Associate Branch Manager.
Location: Plantation, Florida | Job Category: Apprenticeship | Job Code: Banking | Affiliate Sponsor: Wells Fargo | Requisition ID: 486074BR | Posting End Date: 29 Oct 2026 (may close early due to applicant volume)