Assistant Head of Operations - Retail Banking (Oyo) at Access Bank Plc

Posted on Tue 02nd Jun, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom and in all major cities in Nigeria. Also referred to as the Africa's Bank of Best Practice, Access Bank operates on a platform of strong ethics, governance and professionalism.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Head of Operations - Retail Banking

Location: Oyo

Job Description

  • The Assistant Head of Operations will coordinate branch operational activities to ensure efficient service delivery, effective cash management, and excellent customer service.
  • The role also involves ATM monitoring, supervision of frontline operations staff, and supporting the Head of Operations in driving operational excellence.

Functions & Responsibilities

  • Ensure strict adherence to all service standards and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) based on the Bank’s customer segmentation model and ensure customized and fast-tracked service to Priority customers.
  • Assist in the migration of customers to alternate channels, ensure the optimization and functionality of these channels (e-branches, self-service channels, etc) and liaise with respective units to ensure limited downtime.
  • Ensure resource prioritization at the branch in line with the Bank’s service delivery and customer segmentation model.
  • Deepen existing and prospective relationships and perform sales of the Bank’s Personal and Business Banking products through cross / up selling activities.
  • Proactively monitor transaction activity and maintain accurate, well segmented customer files; maintain zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts and account closure.
  • Proactively seek customer feedback and identify service improvement areas and opportunities.
  • Ensure documentation in deposit and withdrawal instruments are complete and accurate.
  • Ensure validity of all instruments used in conducting transactions.
  • Verify daily balance on CBN Statement of accounts.
  • Authorize and approve transactions in line with the Bank’s approval limits.
  • Monitor till balances and provide funds as appropriate while ensuring cash-in-till exposure is within approved insurance limit.
  • Manage daily cash levels in the bulk room and vault and ensure branch cash requirements are met.
  • Monitor inter-branch cash movements / requirements and ensure adherence to all control procedures for cash movement.
  • Management of the branch’s ATM uptime and reconciliation.
  • Ensure the cash limit of the branch is not exceeded and ensure the prompt transfer of excess cash from the vault in conjunction with bullion service.
  • Ensure same day resolution of service issues and escalate as required.
  • Responsible for the end-of-day balancing and reconciliation of accounts as well as same day resolution of issues .
  • Supervise activities of tellers and provide relevant on-the-job training.
  • Ensure prompt reconciliation of GLs and resolution of exceptions.
  • Ensure branch returns are rendered to Head Office on a timely basis.
  • Assist in the preparation of relevant management information reports.
  • Ensure strict compliance with internal policies, and  procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations and statutory requirements.
  • Act as the stand-by in the absence of the Branch Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Operations.

Requirements
Qualification:

  • A good First Degree in any discipline.
  • Relevant Master’s Degree in banking or accounting will be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • 1 – 3 years of experience in a bank / financial institution with experience in banking operations.

Skills:

  • Good knowledge and understanding of banking operations (domestic and international).
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Good oral & written communication.
  • Good documentation and transaction processing skills.
  • Understanding of Access Bank’s retail strategy, customer segmentation and service delivery requirements.

Generic / Supervisory Skills:

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Team building, coaching, and conflict management skills.
  • General management, organization, and coordination skills.
  • Innovation and entrepreneurial mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online