Branch Manager Portland

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.

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.

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.
• 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
• 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
• 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

Locations this position will support

Eastside Oregon District 122ND & HALSEY: 1610 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
82ND & JOHNSON CREEK BLVD: 9350 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
CESAR E CHAVEZ & POWELL: 3625 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97266
MORELAND-SELLWOOD: 6646 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97266
SE 121ST & DIVISION: 12005 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97266
SE 181ST & STARK: 440 SE 181st Ave, Portland, OR 97233
SE 38TH & HAWTHORNE: 3782 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
SE 82ND & FOSTER: 5444 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
SUNNYSIDE MARKET PLACE: 12072 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
EAST GRESHAM: 2266 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030
OAK GROVE: 14500 SE Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267
LAKE OSWEGO: 522 SW A Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97234
WA Gorge District - Portland Branches: KENTON - 8334 N, Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217
WALNUT PARK - 5730 NE MLK Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
HOLLYWOOD ROSE CITY- 4233 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97213
SE 103rd & WASHINGTON - 10305 SE Washington St., Portland, OR 97216
IRVINGTON PLACE- 1111 NE Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232