Fina Trust Microfinance Bank, a member of LOLC Group with corporate Head Office in Colombo - Sri Lanka, is one of Nigeria’s foremost Microfinance Banks. Its operating license was secured from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in September 2009 as a Microfinance Bank. Fina Trust Microfinance Bank has built a resounding success on excellent service delivery in a uniquely customer friendly environment through professional staff, leveraging on world-class technology.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Branch Manager
Locations: Ajah and Trade Fair - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Branch Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, supervision and implementation of operational and business activities in the branch.
The job holder implements strategic plans and drives sales target and revenue in line with budgetary projections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure high-quality service by efficiently managing, developing and using all available resources (i.e. staff, systems and processes)
Ensure the branch meets its monthly set objectives.
To ensure that customers are migrated to more appropriate and cost-effective channels, that cross-selling opportunities are identified and actioned, based on customer needs.
Proactively identify and assess the risks faced by the branch and reduce the overall exposure by maintaining an effective system of controls.
Ensure the effective rollout of management initiatives to the branch
Maintains a high level of integrity and ethical standards
Manage assets, e.g. cash and cost accountabilities, with emphasis on the containment of controllable costs
Manage and ensure overall operational readiness/efficiency of branch infrastructure (including, premises, assets, physical security, opening/closing procedures and operational issues such as fraud, losses and differences
Ensure that an effective control structure is maintained, with control activities defined at every level and duties appropriately segregated and recommend revision of internal controls where appropriate, to address new or previously uncontrolled risks
Ensure that dual controls and levels of authority and limits of access to information/systems are adhered to
Develop marketing and relationship management plans to achieve responsive sales targets for the branch
Coach the responsive relationship management team on product knowledge,
Monitor and manage the performance and development of subordinates to ensure sustained profitability, compliance with the Code of Banking Practice, internal controls and overall well-being of staff.
Prepare a staffing plan to meet service demands in the branches
Prepare periodic reports including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Achieve volume and revenue target
Flexibility to carry out any other task as requested by Management.
Qualifications and Requirements
HND / B.Sc in Science, Social Science or any other related course
Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC
Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Branch Manager in a bank
Must have prior experience in Microfinance
Analytical and practical understanding of workflow, capacity planning / optimization and process implementation
Proven experience of marketing and negotiating techniques.
Skills:
Basic Financial Analysis - Ability to interpret income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and financial ratios.
Business acumen - Ability to spot opportunities and optimize revenue generation for the business
A thorough knowledge of standardised banking products
A good working knowledge and understanding of behavioural credit scoring principles and practices, including an understanding of all SME product
Extensive knowledge of banking regulations
Understanding and application of Best Practice in all areas of Operations with the ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Strategy planning and implementation
Strong planning, organizational and time management abilities
Excellent computer skills; experience in financial software, Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of regulatory provisions, policies and best practices
Leadership, team management and mentoring
Metrics-driven mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers