Exciting opportunity in Banking - NBK

Exciting opportunity in Banking with a dynamic team

National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region has exciting opportunities for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professionals to fill the following position;

 

Branch Manager - Various Positions
 

Reporting to: Regional Branch Manager.
 

Role:
 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading branch team business targets achievements, 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 for each team member.
• Take on the responsibility for performance evaluation of all employees.
• Oversee branch financial management.
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly and promoting a customer service culture.
• 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.
• Ensure Bank Control and Risk policies are adhered to.
• Ensure the safekeeping of Branch assets, including structures, equipment, inventory and cash.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
• A Master’s degree and/or professional banking qualifications 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 detailed CV, copies of their academic and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts and addresses of three professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday 2nd August, 2013.
 

The General Manager, Human Resources
National Bank
P.O. Box 72866-00200
Nairobi.
 

To find more about National Bank, visit our website at www.nationalbank.co.ke