Old Mutual Kenya Business Growth and Development Manager (Branch Manager for Kisumu Branch - Faulu Microfinance Bank) Jobs in Kenya

The job holder will work closely with the Area Manager to formulate and implement the overall business strategy for the branch, with the main objective of driving business development, customer Acquistion and retention, assessing business opportunities, growing the liability and asset portfolio, Bancassurance penetration, and ensuring quality of the portfolio.

The job holder is expected to aggressively drive the branch growth and profitability targets by identifying, developing and maintaining profitable relationships with customers, offering sales leadership, risk management and driving team performance.

Key Measurable Goals

Business Growth & Development

Relationship Management, customer service & retention

Branch strategic alignment

Leadership & People Management-Growth, retention and development of motivated and high performing teams

Risk & Compliance

Brand visibility & Marketing#

Branch Operations

Cost Management

Key Responsibilities

Branch Strategic Alignment

Develop and implementing branch business initiatives and turnaround strategy in line with Faulu business strategies for performance of branch growth and profitability

Business Growth and Development

Lead business growth and development of the branch, agencies and other alternative service outlets attached to the branch

Drive sales of all products and services at branch level through offering leadership and motivation to the sales team, sales drives, liaison with key relationships and stakeholders

Initiate, nurture and ensure profitable business relationship and Partnerships with the customers, community and government structures while Developing business opportunities in line with the Bank’s long-term strategy and annual business plans and

Always keep up with changing customer needs, competitors to ensure that the Bank remains competitive and promptly reacts to changing market conditions and customer needs

Responsible for growth quality Branch’s Business portfolio; Assets and Liabilities to constantly achieve income, quality and portfolio growth targets

Responsible for customer growth and retention through quality client recruitment, onboarding, cross selling of products and excellent customer relationship management in alignment with bank’s targets.
and monitor business’s

Brand visibility & Marketing

Adopt strategic marketing by always developing a competitive advantage into the dynamic marketplace and leveraging on Faulu’s distinctive capabilities to drive value.

Promotion of Faulu’s brand visibility and image: Being the Key liaison point with the community, participate in community affairs to increase the company's visibility and to enhance new and existing business opportunities

Liaising with the business unit leaders, Marketing and Products development team, to review existing products for fit and alignment with changing customer needs, to recommend improvement or changes as at when necessary

Strategically position Faulu as a Trader’s Bank through consistent messaging to current and potential clients

Ensure proper allocation and display of merchandising materials in accordance with Marketing and Bank’s guidelines.

Leadership and People Management

Manage and lead the branch team in achieving/ surpassing the set business targets through setting smart performance targets for direct reports, providing regular feedback and guidance through coaching and mentorship

Development of a high performing team at branch level through training, mentorship, and special assignments
Put in place a proper succession plan by constantly developing capabilities within the team,

mentoring and coaching the identified successors

Responsible for Human Capital function at the branch and constantly consults with HC for clarity on day-to-day interpretation of the HR policy and procedures.

Effectively track team members’ participation and uptake of personal development programs provided by the Bank such as internal and external training and development opportunities to track staff development

Ensures adherence to Faulu Human Capital policies and procedures and adherence to laid down grievance and disciplinary procedure to ensure a conducive work environment.

Responsible for to enhancement of staff motivation, engagement through unique staff recognition initiatives at the branch

Cost Management

Lead in optimal utilization of people, financial and technical resources within the branch

Budget planning continuous evaluation of branch financial performance against budgets through proper cost management and continuous budget planning and taking remedial actions where necessary

Relationship Management, customer service & retention

Provide superior level of customer relationship management and promote the customer retention, sales and service culture

Branch Operations

Observe branch opening and closing procedure as per CBK requirement

Ensures total adherence health and safety requirements, through continuous monitoring of systems, procedures and workflows, and taking corrective action when necessary

Responsible for all Branch security procedures including branch opening and opening procedures, camera surveillance and maintenance, video monitoring, robbery and fire drill procedures.

Ensures there is no breach of branch cash limit in adherence to the regulator’s guidelines

Constantly administer KYC and AML training to all branch staff

Audit, Risk and Compliance

Implementing and enforcing the board approved AML, KYC & CFT policy in as far as is applicable within my area of responsibility

Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transactions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Chair the Branch Credit Committee and ensure compliance to Credit policy & procedures

Monitor and ensure 100% compliance to all the company policies, processes, procedures and other controls

Enhance the appropriate controls and monitoring mechanisms for the development of high-quality lending.

Ensure full compliance with Central Bank of Kenya guidelines and appropriate provisions of the Microfinance with respect to lending.

Ensuring full compliance to the occupational Health and safety (OHS) and Environmental Social Management (ESM) policy and procedure in day-to-day branch business

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized university

Master’s in business or related field (preferred)

Professional Qualifications

Advanced training in Business Management.



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