Branch Manager Job in Kenya

Branch Manager – (Nairobi Based)

Closing on: Nov 1, 2022

DIB Bank Kenya Limited, is a fully owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (AE). The Bank offers a comprehensive range of Islamic financial products and services with several attractive features based on a system of ethical banking principles for the benefit of all, irrespective of religion, creed, belief, or nationality. As a progressive Islamic Bank that embraces innovation and values creativity, we are seeking to recruit an agile and experienced professional for the below positions: Job Purpose To develop and manage the Branch portfolio and to lead the branch effectively to ensure the achievement of assigned branch business objectives/targets for deposits, financing assets, cards, and product sales targets, profitability objectives, and implementation of superior customer service culture and standards, while adhering to Banks policies and guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the Branch sales targets.
  • Identify and implement action plans and regularly track and review performance to ensure the achievement of the set targets and business growth objectives.
  • Maintain relationships with customers including high net worth customers to assist in business growth.
  • Manage the product portfolio of each line of products and control the cost and profitability of the branch.
  • Ensure maintenance of high levels of customer service of all front office functions such as Cash Management, Remittances, drafts, Account opening/ inquiry & maintenance, sales, and after-sales by efficiently abiding by the process and by reducing customer waiting time and service time.
  • Promote a high level of customer service culture among the branch staff for potential acquisitions.
  • Attend all audit requirements and strive to have a null /low-risk audit rating and ensure that all the branch operations are by the established Bank’s policies, operating manuals, service quality standards, and code of conduct for a smooth workflow, high service quality, and low level of operational risk and report any deviation to the management.
  • To maintain a low-risk level of cash difference by following diligently the process set by maintaining detailed accounting records of daily cash flow and regular review of daily MIS reports, checking notes, denominations & security items to ensure accurate delivery of cash to customers.
  • Monitor customer complaints and mystery shopping results continuously and recommend necessary measures and initiatives to improve the score and ensure high customer satisfaction.
  • To ensure a high level of safety & security measures are in place at the Branch.
  • To lead any branch projects (Service Quality Programs, Process changes, sales, etc.) and support the launch of new products and services as per the business plan.
  • To maintain an accurate archives file for all branch transaction records, vouchers, and stationary reports.
  • Follow up on various cases with all the concerned stakeholders such as customers, and internal Bank departments to ensure 100% closing mandates.

Job Specification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field from a recognized university. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
  • Minimum of four (4) Years in the same or similar role.
  • Accounting & Financial capability
  • Possession of Analytical Thinking skills.
  • Competencies on Coaching and Mentoring.
  • Good Communication Skills.
  • Sharia Foundations & principles of Islamic finance.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Friday 28th October 2022, Quoting the Role as the Subject of the email application.