Branch Manager

Jobtailor; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Fargo in Milwaukee seeks a Branch Manager to lead sales and service across checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments. You will coach a branch team, set expectations, and drive growth while ensuring strong risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will develop staff, deepen customer relationships, and collaborate with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending partners.

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
• Ability to hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports
• Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth
• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans
• Independent judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability 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
• Ability to identify complex financial needs and build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders
• Ability to lead teams in educating customers about digital banking solutions
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention
• 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 before branch placement
• SAFE registration required at the time of employment
• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies regarding financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background
• Must not require visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Serve as the branch sales leader and drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments
• Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships
• Lead, coach, and develop branch teams
• Establish expectations and manage performance through targeted coaching
• Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions
• Use observation, feedback, and follow-up to improve capability, confidence, productivity, and performance
• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners
• Educate customers about digital banking options
• Analyze reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities
• Improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share
• Balance growth objectives with operational soundness and risk management
• Resolve issues and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company
• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager

Skills

Branch Sales Leadership

Coaching And Developing Teams

Customer Relationship Management

Banking Laws And Regulations

SAFE Registration

Job description

• Serve as the branch sales leader and drive growth in checking, deposits, lending, credit cards, and investments


• Acquire, deepen, and retain customer relationships


• Lead, coach, and develop branch teams


• Establish expectations and manage performance through targeted coaching


• Identify customer financial needs and deliver tailored consumer and business solutions


• Use observation, feedback, and follow-up to improve capability, confidence, productivity, and performance


• Partner with Wealth & Investment Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending sales partners


• Educate customers about digital banking options


• Analyze reporting and employee observations to identify strengths and opportunities


• Improve team performance, primary bank relationships, and wallet share


• Balance growth objectives with operational soundness and risk management


• Resolve issues and model behaviors that protect customers, employees, and the company


• Complete the Branch Manager Readiness Program before transitioning into a Branch Manager position, unless already serving as a Wells Fargo Branch Manager

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 hire, coach, and develop sales professionals and direct reports


• Ability to lead a customer-focused sales culture and drive measurable growth


• Ability to analyze performance, identify strengths and opportunities, and execute action plans


• Independent judgment and critical thinking skills


• Ability 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


• Ability to identify complex financial needs and build relationships with customers, internal partners, and community stakeholders


• Ability to lead teams in educating customers about digital banking solutions


• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations, compliance controls, operational risk management, and loss prevention


• 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 before branch placement


• SAFE registration required at the time of employment


• Loan Originators must meet LO/CFPB requirements and Wells Fargo policies regarding financial responsibility, character, fitness, and criminal background


• Must not require visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in driving sales growth across banking products, managing branch performance, and developing high-performing teams. Proficient in analyzing customer financial needs and delivering tailored solutions while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Branch Sales Leadership


• Coaching And Developing Teams


• Customer Relationship Management


• Banking Laws And Regulations


• SAFE Registration

Hard Skills

• Banking


• Financial Services


• Performance Analysis


• Risk Management


• Sales Growth Strategies


• Digital Banking Solutions


• Loan Origination


• Compliance Controls


• Operational Risk Management


• Customer Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking


• Time Management


• Delegation


• Coaching


• Customer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• SAFE Registration

Industry Keywords

• Branch Network Experience


• High Net Worth Customers


• Affluent Customer Segments


• Community Stakeholders


• Performance Management