Branch Manager North West Georgia

About the role

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. A meaningful career here is about finding all the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work, with robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work‑life balance and well‑being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. Wells Fargo was again ranked in the top five on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S.

Wells Fargo is seeking accomplished, people‑focused leaders interested in a Branch Manager career within the National Branch Network. This role is for experienced managers with a strong foundation in branch leadership who want 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. You will foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on uncovering customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions that deepen relationships and drive long‑term value. You will balance growth objectives with strong operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company. Your onboarding starts with participation in the Branch Manager Readiness Program, which offers a structured and supportive transition into leadership at Wells Fargo through guidance, mentorship, job shadowing, and practical learning in day‑to‑day branch operations. Successful completion of this program is required to transition into a Branch Manager position; branch assignment is based on business need and branch availability at the time of placement. While in training, the position is an interim, nonexempt role. Employees currently serving as a Branch Manager 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 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.

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.

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; 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.

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 taking 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 judgement and critical thinking skills to manage time, prioritize, and delegate tasks in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated success managing and coaching