Branch Manager at SBM Bank

REF: REF: SBMK/BM/09/17

Responsibilities for the Branch Manager Job

• Work with management in establishing grow th, sales, and profit objectives for the branch
• Ensure that the branch office is properly staffed and that the staffs are trained to meet customer service needs as well as sales objectives
• Make certain that all office operations are performed in accordance with established Bank policies and procedures
• Maintain working knowledge of the Bank’s lending and credit policies and answer customer questions as appropriate; takes loan applications; recommend or rejects loan applications
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports on marketing to the Regional Head of Branch Business
• Grow customer base, product breadth and revenue streams of the branch
• Market and publicize new and existing products and services introduced by the bank

Qualifications for the Branch Manager Job

• B.S. or B.A. degree in business related field from a recognized university
• Must be a Diploma in Banking/Finance or CPA (K) holder
• Good knowledge and experience of bank operating policies and procedures
• Sound analytical, communication, report writing and sales skills
• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills sufficient to manage a staff
• Minimal commercial lending authority; a thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of all bank products and services; a working knowledge of visual and auditory skills; and
• At least five (5) years relevant experience as a branch manager

Reporting to the Regional Head of Branch Business, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Branch business of the assigned branch. S/He will be in charge of implementing the bank’s strategy at branch level with focus on business growth and quality of service to the clientele career opportunity