Exciting
opportunities in banking with a dynamic team
National bank of Kenya is one of the leading banks with a vision
of becoming the bank of choice in the provision of financial services within
the region. In view of expending its branch network in the Coast Region, the
bank has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result
oriented professionals to fill the following positions.
Branch
Manager – various Branches
Reporting to the Regional Manager Coast branch, the successful
candidates will be responsible for leading branch team business targets,
profitability, growth and customer service for the assigned branch in line with
the Bank’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities and develop forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branch.
- Develop and implement sales and profitability plans to ensure achievement of branch targets.
- Provide training, coaching, development and motivation to bring out the best in each distribution team member.
- Take on the responsibility of performance evaluation of all employees.
- Oversee branch financial management.
- Communicate effectively with other branches and senior managers by sharing information on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs.
- Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly and promoting a customer service culture.
- Cooperate fully with the credit department in extending and enforcing credit policy.
- Manage the branch honestly and with high ethical standards.
- Ensure the safekeeping of branch assets, including structures, equipment, inventory and cash.
- Ensure bank Control and Risk policies are adhered to.
- Evaluate regularly the effectiveness of the branch operations, to see that policies are being observed and that goals are being attained.
- Participate actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the branch and bank in the local area.
Position
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in business related field
- A Masters degree and/or professional banking qualification will be an added advantage.
- At least 7 years of service exposure in the Bank with at least 5 years of service exposure in the branch network.
- Demonstrated branch record of sales growth and business development.
- Strong leadership, motivation and people management skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
- Technical expertise and knowledge of bank products.
- Effective listening, communication (verbal and written) and negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
The position attracts competitive compensation including staff
benefits. Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their
applications showing how they meet the requirements and enclosing a detailed
CV, copies of their academic and professional certificates, daytime telephone
contacts and addresses of three professionally relevant referees to reach the
undersigned by Friday 15th November,
2013.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. National bank is
an equal opportunities employer.*
The Head of Human
Resources
National Bank of
Kenya Ltd
P.O Box
72866-00100
Nairobi
www.nationalbank.co.ke
