Job Description
• Organization Context
Position Title:
Branch Manager
Employee Name:
Designation:
Department:
Branch Banking
Location:
Branch
Reports to:
Cluster Head
Reported by:
• Job Objective
• To lead the overall business & operations of the branch through exceptional customer service, smooth flow of banking operations and transactions, cost management while ensuring compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Primary responsibilities
Strategic and planning
• Execute overall plans at Branch level in consultation with the Cluster Head.
• Cascade the branch scorecard to the employees and ensure achievement of targets.
• Develop and ensure adherence to the operating budget for the branch in line with the corporate and regional budget.
Functional
• Build and manage effective customer relationship with key customers of the branch ensuring superior customer service; advise them on making robust investment and financial decisions
• Formulate strategies to capitalise the existing market opportunities to meet the needs of the Branch Banking segment.
• Recommend marketing strategies and plans consistent with established goals in each product line and service and ensure implementation of the same on approval.
• Recommend products / variants to the Organisation to constantly improve the Bank’s competitive position in the market.
• Oversee and ensure that every employee in the branch is following the Compliance policies of the organisation.
• Support the Audit team in ensuring they carry out their audit activities smoothly in the branch.
• Ensuring the branch maintains its Hygiene as per the quality standards of the organization.
• Develop annual operational sales plans in conjunction with Channel Head based on the overall targets and budgets and prioritise the overall efforts by service and allocation of resources.
• Ensure product & Process knowledge to all staff.
• Effective utilization of branch’s marketing budget.
• Continually monitor the market by way of area mapping to determine the market size and market penetration of the Bank’s liability products, third party products and services.
• Evaluate the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans in the operational areato meet changing markets and competitive conditions.
• Responsible for maintaining hygiene of the branch to improve employee and customer experience.
• Provide suggestions to the product manager to develop new liability and third-party products and services in line with regional preferences.
• Work in collaboration with Marketing Department in implementing local sales promotion plans and evaluate the effect of such campaigns.
• Recommend strategies to reach potential customers based on the evaluation.
• Analyse Market, competitor services and prices and synthesize information to develop cost analysis and recommendations for the Bank’s products.
• Manage very important customers HNIs/ Government / Social Deposit etc.to discuss their needs, outlining appropriate services and resolving problems as appropriate.
• Meet specified number of customers suggested by the corporate office every month.
• Achieve segment-wise liability and cross-selling targets set for the branch.
• Co-ordinate the Bank’s participation in trade shows and community events in thecatchment to promote products and services.
• Lead the identification of target customer segments and ensurethat relevant strategies are developed so as to maximize market penetration and profitability.
• Facilitate the smooth customer service, disbursement and operation of micro banking segment.
• Establish the culture of cross-selling within the Branch banking team by guiding them in understanding requirements of the customer.
• Ensure seamless integration between the different strategic business units operating within the operational area to achieve the overall target of the Bank.
• Regularly monitor the performance of Branch Banking Department and take corrective action, if required, to ensure achievement of set target.
• Timely escalation of issues, pain points etc for resolution.
People development
• Ensure that the employees maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics, integrity, and control in execution of all their daily operations.
• Drive a performance driven culture by timely monitoring, reviewing of performance parameters and giving feedback to the team members.
• Take responsibility for identification of training needs and completion of mandatory training programs/certifications for self and reportees.
• Mentor and coach subordinates to develop the team’s capabilities and build a robust succession pipeline.
• Ensure that the operational area is adequately staffed as per the manpower requirements.
• Ensure high level of employee engagement and retention of key performers.
Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilitiesand agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.
• Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
External Interfaces
• Micro-Banking Department
• Customer Service Department
• Regional Heads of Branch Banking
• Retail Assets Department
• Cluster Heads
• Other Divisional Heads
• Customer/HNIs/Foundations
• Government Departments
• Regulatory authorities
• Vendors/External Consultants
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The CIEL|SEL|25227| Branch Manager | from Small finance Bank position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Coimbatore offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
