Branch Manager Hudson River Valley 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 who bring a strong foundation in branch leadership and are looking to apply their expertise at Wells Fargo.

As a Branch Manager, you will serve as the sales leader of the branch, accountable for acquiring, deepening, and retaining customer relationships to drive consistent growth in primary checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. You will lead, coach, and develop a team to execute behaviors that improve banker productivity, foster an engaged culture, and balance growth objectives with strong operational risk management.

Your onboarding starts with participation in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, a structured and supportive transition into leadership at Wells Fargo. The program offers hands-on experience through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning opportunities in day-to-day branch operations. Successful completion of the program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position. Branch assignment is based on business need and availability at the time of placement. While in training, this is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees currently serving in a Branch Manager role at Wells Fargo are not required to complete 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 both customer value and business outcomes.
• Use branch manager routines to build individual capability, confidence, and productivity, delivering consistent, high-impact coaching through observation, feedback, and follow-up while holding the team accountable to behaviors and outcomes aligned with Wells Fargo priorities.
• Partner closely with internal sales partners to provide customers a comprehensive, coordinated Wells Fargo experience across Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to maximize relationship depth, customer value, and branch performance.
• Identify opportunities for making banking easier for customers through education and demonstration of available digital options.
• Leverage reporting and employee observations to gain insight into strengths and opportunities, taking decisive action to improve team performance and expand primary bank relationships and wallet share.
• Demonstrate ownership by balancing growth, operational soundness, and talent decisions while proactively managing risk, resolving issues, and modeling behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports, 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, disciplined execution, and ownership of performance outcomes, talent decisions, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans that enable the team to achieve business objectives.
• Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, 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 with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams in influencing, educating, and connecting customers to technology, articulating the value of digital banking solutions to enhance customer experience.
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, including compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention, with the ability to model and reinforce behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company.

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 (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location.
• SAFE registration is required at the time of employment and Wells Fargo will initiate the process after your 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 (credit score not included) and additional ongoing screening may apply.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Locations

Peekskill Square-920 South St, Peekskill, NY 10566
Yorktown Heights-1937 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Pleasantville-44 Washington Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Armonk-490 Main St, Armonk, NY 10504
Tarrytown Bridge Plaza-350 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10592
Ossining-3 Pleasantville Rd, Ossining, NY 10562
Croton on Hudson-50 Maple St, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520
Fishkill-1098 Main St, P.O. Box M, Fishkill, NY
Kingston-235 Fair St, Kingston, NY 12401
Newburgh-43 N Plank Rd, Newburgh, NY 12550
Thornwood-962 Broadway, Thornwood, NY
Shrub Oak-1342 E Main St, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Cold Springs-41 Chestnut St, Cold Springs, NY 10516
Wappingers-1863 South Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Pay

$37.50 - $67.31 per hour. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• 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