Branch Manager North Los Angeles
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About the Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Manager (SAFE) for the National Branch Network within the Consumer Banking and Lending division. In this role, you will lead, manage, and develop a diverse team, fostering engagement and accountability to business outcomes. You will drive a customer engagement process, coach specific behaviors to enhance customer experience, and ensure operational excellence while managing people and financial resources.
Responsibilities
- Coach, develop, and build a high-performing team to execute business strategies, achieve results, and drive growth.
- Resolve low to moderately complex issues related to customer and employee experience, risk, and business growth.
- Identify opportunities to simplify banking for customers through education and digital adoption.
- Lead the branch while collaborating with stakeholders, peers, and internal partners to deliver a customer-centric experience.
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring.
- Comply with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, including ongoing regulatory requirements and background checks.
- Meet Loan Originator (LO) qualification requirements under Regulation Z, including financial responsibility, character, and fitness standards.
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
- Management experience including hiring, coaching, and developing direct reports.
- Ability to build and inspire a team with adaptability, collaboration, and accountability.
- Strong analytical skills to assess performance, identify opportunities, and execute plans to achieve business objectives.
- Independent judgment and critical thinking to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coaching across customer segments, including affluent, high net worth, and small business.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal partners, and the community.
- Experience identifying complex financial needs and providing relevant solutions.
- Ability to educate and connect customers to digital banking tools.
- Knowledge of banking industry laws, regulations, compliance controls, risk management, and loss prevention.
- Professionalism and integrity in customer and employee interactions.
- Relevant military experience (e.g., protocol, evaluations, personnel management, or recruiting).
Schedule
This role may require working most Saturdays.
Pay
Base pay range: $37.50 - $67.31 per hour. Pay may vary based on performance, skills, experience, and 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
Locations
Stevenson Ranch, CA | Lancaster, CA | Palmdale, CA | Valencia, CA