Branch Manager Northwest Washington District

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking accomplished, people-focused leaders interested in 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 within the Wells Fargo environment.

This role serves 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.

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, coach, and develop a team to consistently execute behaviors and improve banker productivity.
• Foster an engaged, accountable culture focused on uncovering customer financial needs and recommending Wells Fargo solutions that deepen relationships and drive long-term value.
• Balance growth objectives with strong operational risk management to protect customers, employees, and the company.
• 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 the following: work experience, training, military experience, 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 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 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

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date

30 Jul 2026

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions.