Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.
With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Southern Sudan and soon to start operations in Rwanda and Tanzania, Equity Bank is now home to more than 6.5 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African region.
Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:
Business Growth and Development Managers (Branch Managers)
The Position
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role holder will be in charge of the overall leadership of a Branch.
He/she will be expected to aggressively drive the Branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with customers and agents as well as providing leadership to the branch staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business growth and development of the branch and agents network
- Mobilize deposits to meet branch targets
- Ensure 100% compliance to the Bank’s policies and procedures
- Budget planning, control and evaluation for the Branch
- Champion customer experience
- Promote the Bank’s brand and image
- Manage and lead the branch team
- Build and develop a high performing team
- Understand and provide clear direction to the branch
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Business related degree
- Over 4 years working experience in the banking sector 2 of which must have been as Branch Manager of a Commercial Bank.
- Holders of banking professional qualifications such as AKIB, ACIB will have an added advantage.
- Experience in lending /credit
- Computer proficiency
Desired Skills and Ability
- People management skills
- Sales/Marketing skills
- Financial analytical skills
- Leadership skills
- Customer service skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 3rd June 2011.
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime
telephone contact and email address.
All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals,ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.
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