Branch Manager Lehigh Bucks District

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 a meaningful career is about finding all the elements you need to thrive in one place, with robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed for work‑life balance and well‑being.

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 ready to apply their expertise in the Wells Fargo environment. 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 through disciplined execution, strong coaching, and effective performance management. You will lead, coach, and develop a team to consistently execute behaviors and improve banker productivity while fostering an engaged, accountable culture focused on uncovering customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions.

Your onboarding begins with the Branch Manager Readiness Program, a structured, supportive transition that provides hands‑on experience through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day‑to‑day branch operations. Successful completion of the program is required to transition into a permanent Branch Manager position.

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 to 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.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Desired 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.
• 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 the 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.

Schedule and travel

• Ability to work a schedule that includes Saturdays.
• Travel in the assigned geography up to 50 % of the time during the first six months (and prior to or up until placement in a specific branch), depending on location.

Additional requirements

• SAFE registration is required at the time of employment; Wells Fargo will initiate the process after the 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.