Wells Fargo

Branch Manager Southern CT Westchester District

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8 Locations

Hybrid

35K-67K Annually

Senior level

Fintech • Financial Services

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The Role

Why Wells Fargo:
Are you looking for more? Find it here. 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. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job - it's about finding all of the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you're supported in life not just work. It means having 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. And we're recognized for it - Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three - making us the #1 financial services employer - on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces "to grow your career" in the U.S. Join us!
About this 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. 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 is intended to offer a structured and supportive transition into leadership at Wells Fargo. Participants gain hands-on experience through guidance mentorship job shadowing and practical learning opportunities in day-to-day branch operations. The program provides foundational knowledge real-world practice and leadership readiness needed to effectively lead a team and make an impact from day one. Successful completion of the Branch Manager Readiness 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 this position is an interim nonexempt role. Employees currently serving in a Branch Manager role at Wells Fargo are not required to complete the program.
In this role you will:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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. A credit report may be reviewed (credit score not included) and additional ongoing screening may apply.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Locations:

Chapel: 956 Chapel St NEW HAVEN CT
Woodbridge Tenants: 260 Amity Rd WOODBRIDGE CT
Black Rock: 2115 Black Rock Tpke FAIRFIELD CT
East Haven: 339 Hemingway Ave EAST HAVEN CT
Shelton: 320 Coram Ave SHELTON CT
Branford: 840 Main Street BRANFORD CT
Madison: 600 Boston Post Rd MADISON CT
Old Saybrook: 665 Boston Post Rd Ste 22 OLD SAYBROOK CT
Hamden Plaza: 2100 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT
Trumbull: 60 Hawley Ln TRUMBULL CT
Milford: 215 Cherry St MILFORD CT
Ansonia: 211 Main St ANSONIA CT
West Haven: 597 Campbell Ave WEST HAVEN CT

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance skills experience or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$34.62 - $67.31
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:
27 Apr 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected characteristic.
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. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring governance risk identification and escalation as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
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:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco CA

205000 Employees

Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking investment and mortgage products and services as well as consumer and commercial finance through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending Commercial Banking Corporate and Investment Banking and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation information security and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. 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. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life not just work. It means having 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. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected characteristic. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

Why Work With Us

We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations work-life balance and mental and physical health. We ranked in the top 3 on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.