About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a High Net Worth Branch Manager in Private Wealth as part of Wealth & Investment Management. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at wellsfargojobs.com.
In this role, you will:- Manage and develop teams of financial advisors in roles with moderate complexity and risk
- Engage and influence peers, stakeholders, internal partners, external clients affected by its outcomes
- Identify and recommend opportunities for improving market share, compliance, regulatory, and administrative issues related to the branches in the market
- Determine appropriate strategies and actions for recruiting, local marketing, market planning, team development, administration, compliance, and operations functions within each branch
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures for each branch with moderate complexity within scope of responsibility
- Collaborate with and influence financial advisors and more experienced managers to assess the performance of each branch
- Act as ultimate point of contact for compliance, regulatory, and administrative related issues in each branch within the market
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and aligned with strategic objectives in the designated market
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
- This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction. Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below
Required Qualifications:- 6+ years of Banking and Financial Services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
- US only: Successfully completed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7, 9 and 10 (or 24), and 63 examinations (or FINRA recognized equivalents) sufficient to qualify for immediate FINRA registration
Desired Qualifications:- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Life & Health Insurance licenses
- Ability to develop and execute business strategies tied to a common vision, which maximizes revenue and profitability
- Ability to build successful relationships and influence across organizations at multiple levels, while driving results
- Leadership skills including the ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
- Ability to grow and develop a team while promoting diversity and inclusion
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients
- Brokerage experience
Job Expectations:- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Individuals in Loan Originator (LO) positions must meet the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau qualification requirements and comply with related Wells Fargo policies. The LO qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial responsibility, character, general financial fitness and criminal background standards. A current credit report will be used to assess your financial responsibility and credit fitness, however, a credit score is not included as part of the evaluation. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening, if necessary
- US only: Obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate FINRA license(s) is required for ongoing employment in this position. FINRA Series 66 (or 63 and 65) examinations, or equivalent must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire. Persons who have FINRA Series 24 must successfully complete series registration for FINRA Series 9 and 10 within 120 days of hire date. FINRA recognized equivalents will be accepted. This will be communicated at time of offer acceptance. Compliance with state law registration and licensing requirements is mandatory. In addition to state registration and licensing requirements, specific product licenses or SAFE licensing may apply. Additional requirements include meeting enhanced financial fitness and criminal background standards. Wells Fargo will initiate the FINRA licensing review process at the time of offer acceptance. For specific FINRA qualification exams obtained after 9/30/2018, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam co-requisite is required.
- Designated insurance license requirements must be completed within either a 90 or 180-day time period following commencement of employment, depending upon the number of license(s) needed if not immediately available to transfer upon hire
- Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to comply with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Posting Location: 1753 Pinnacle Drive, Floors 3 & 4, McLean, VA 22102
Posting End Date: 11 Apr 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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.
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