About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo and Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 4,300 branches, more than 11,000 ATMs, wellsfargo.com, and mobile banking, and has offices in 32 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 238,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the U.S. Wells Fargo.

Consumer Banking & Lending (CBL)

Consumer Banking & Lending (CBL) provides financial services to consumer banking, consumer lending, and small business customers through over 4,300 retail bank branches and more than 11,000 ATMs in 36 states and the District of Columbia, as well as through 20 customer service centers. CBL is focused on continuously improving our customer satisfaction, by simplifying our products, pricing and processes and targeted innovation at scale.

The Role

Consumer Banking & Lending is actively seeking a Branch Banking Regional Executive for the OSan Diego Region.

The San Diego Region consists of 119 branches serving over 1.6MM customers. Those customers trust us with $24 billion in deposits and $15 billion in investment assets.  Our customers are served by 550+ dedicated employees across our 119 branches.

The successful candidate must have proven experience leading Senior executives to provide exceptional customer service to retain, grow and deepen relationships in all retail customer segments. The Branch Banking Regional Executive will be responsible for providing strategic business leadership and guidance with respect to profit and revenue plans within the overall region and each market. This leader will also have demonstrated the ability to balance risk with growth, successful management of a P&L with responsibility for balance sheet growth, revenue growth, productivity and efficiency. Other key responsibilities include the budgeting process and asset management for the region and providing a leadership role in representing Wells Fargo in the communities and markets served with various leaders and elected officials. The candidate will also ensure that all elements of risk management and compliance accountability are followed.

Responsibilities include:

Manage all aspects of the consumer, small business, and affluent businesses within the region with the focus on delivering service, advice, and guidance to improve the financial lives of our customersLead the region in the execution of our business strategies that enable our customer experience and growth prioritiesDevelop partnerships and influence key stakeholders to execute Branch Banking strategies and activities that lead to growth in consumer, affluent, and small business banking segmentsPromote a culture that fosters inclusion, engagement and motivates teams to achieve business outcomesDevelop and execute talent and workforce strategies in alignment with evolving customer expectations and needsImplement and maintain risk and security controls, and adhere to compliance accountability within the framework of Wells Fargo standards, policies, and proceduresRepresent Wells Fargo and Branch Banking in all aspects of federal, state, and community leadership and development within marketsPartner with leaders across lines of businesses on market activation plans leveraging a One Wells Fargo approachThis executive will also work closely with business lines and support leadership across the enterprise in the execution of this strategy.  Accordingly, critical success factors include the ability to manage effectively in a matrix organization, develop partnerships with many business and functional areas, provide insight into the economic climate and related market developments, and identify trends which may present opportunities or reflect gaps in the group's approach to leading customer and employee experiences.

The Candidate

This candidate must be an exceptional leader in terms of character, competency and commitment. The leader must have a track record of having established or grown a business in a responsible way. The leader is able to translate a strategy into execution, attract and retain the talent required, build an engaged organization, grow customer satisfaction and be able to work effectively across many functions, groups and lines of defense.

Required Qualifications:

8+ 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, education4+ years management experience

Desired Qualifications:

Proven experience in driving and managing new build/expansion markets, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentExcellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goalsStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable growth strategiesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisionsResults-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding growth expectationsExperience managing geographically disbursed business units with multiple locationsStrong knowledge and understanding of retail or business products and strategiesExperience effectively leading senior level managersStrong strategic perspective with proven success delivering high performing service, business growth and financial resultsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsExperience working effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are importantStrong change leadership skills with the ability to execute with urgencyExperience developing strong relationships with employees at all levels of the organizationExtensive knowledge and understanding of financial services industryLeadership experience in building high performing, engaged teamsExperience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas

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.

$185,000.00 - $300,000.00

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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

12 Feb 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.