Branch Manager Countyline District
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About the Role
Wells Fargo is seeking accomplished, people-focused leaders for a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. This opportunity is designed for experienced managers with a strong foundation in branch leadership. As a Branch Manager, you will serve as the sales leader of the branch, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments through disciplined execution, coaching, and performance management.
You will lead and develop a team to execute behaviors that improve banker productivity, foster an engaged culture focused on uncovering customer financial needs, and recommend Wells Fargo solutions for long-term value. Balancing growth objectives with operational risk management is key to protecting customers, employees, and the company.
Onboarding includes participation in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, offering a structured transition into leadership at Wells Fargo through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning. Successful completion is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment depends on business need and availability. During training, this is an interim, nonexempt role. Current Wells Fargo Branch Managers are exempt from the program.
Responsibilities
- Provide strong, inclusive leadership to build and retain a high-performing team, establishing clear expectations and managing performance through targeted coaching to deliver sales, service, and operational excellence.
- Lead a branch team to proactively identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions that drive customer value and business outcomes.
- Use branch manager routines to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity through observation, feedback, and follow-up, holding the team accountable to behaviors aligned with Wells Fargo priorities.
- Partner with internal sales teams to provide customers a coordinated Wells Fargo experience across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to maximize relationship depth and branch performance.
- Identify opportunities to make banking easier for customers by educating and demonstrating digital options.
- Leverage reporting and observations to gain insights into team strengths and opportunities, taking action to improve performance and expand primary bank relationships.
- Demonstrate ownership by balancing growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk and resolving issues.
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.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and high performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture, driving measurable growth through coaching, accountability, and disciplined execution.
- Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans to achieve business objectives.
- Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success managing and coaching across affluent, high net worth, and business customer segments by identifying complex financial needs and building strong relationships.
- Ability to lead teams in educating and connecting customers to technology, articulating the value of digital banking solutions.
- Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention.
Job Expectations
- Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
- Ability to travel in assigned geography up to 50% of the time during the first 6 months (or until branch placement).
- SAFE registration required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after your start date.
- Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and comply with Wells Fargo policies, including financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background checks. A credit report may be reviewed (credit score not included), and additional screening may apply.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Locations
- Agoura Hills - 5823 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91302
- Camarillo - 487 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
- East Camarillo - 5000 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
- Moorpark - 515 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021
- Mountain Gate Plaza - 1200 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Newbury Park - 925 Broadbeck Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320
- Oak Park - 604 Lindero Canyon Road, Oak Park, CA 91377
- Oakbrook - 1760 E. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
- Ponderosa & Las Posas - 11 E Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
- Rose Ranch - 1700 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard, CA 93036
- Simi Valley - 2740 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Thousand Oaks - 140 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
- Westlake Main - 3965 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362
- Westlake Plaza - 970 S Westlake Blvd., Westlake, CA 91361
Due to timing and resource needs, positions may not be available at all listed branch locations.
Pay
$37.50 - $67.31 per hour. Pay may vary based on factors including skills, experience, and work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including:
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement