Bank Branch Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Purpose:

The branch manager’s role is to lead, oversee, and manage all aspects of branch operations, sales and customer service of the branch, ensuring profitability and compliance with regulatory standards. This position is central to driving the achievement of business objectives by implementing sales strategies, fostering business development, and building long-term relationships with customers. The Branch Manager ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of the branch, including cash flow management, adherence to internal policies. Additionally, the Branch Manager plays a critical role in delivering exceptional customer experiences by maintaining high service standards and ensuring the branch operates smoothly and effectively.

Principal Accountabilities:

Operational Oversight:

The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing daily branch operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. This includes monitoring staff performance and work flaw to optimize efficiency and service delivery. They ensure that the branch is equipped with adequate resources, such as cash and materials, to meet operational demands. Additionally, they address and resolve operational challenges promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain seamless operations.

Sales and Business Development:

The Branch Manager develops and implements sales strategies to achieve branch targets and grow the customer base. They identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling bank products and services (including Islamic banking products and services), working closely with Head of Branch Banking and product teams to run localized campaigns and promotions. Building partnership with local business is also a key responsibility to expand the branch market reach and drive business growth.

Customer Relationship Management:

Maintaining and growing relationships with key customers in critical function of the Branch Manager. They ensure customer needs are met effectively, conduct regular feedback sessions to improve products and services, and manage escalated customer complaints to ensure satisfactory resolution. Furthermore, they need to enhance customer retention and long-term engagement.

Team Leadership and Development:

The Branch Manager leads, inspires, and motivates the branch team to achieve sales and operational goals. They conduct regular performance review, providing constructive feedback and recognition to staff. Identifying skill gaps the manager coordinates training sessions to enhance team competencies. They also foster a positive work environment to encourage collaboration, productivity, and staff engagement.

Financial Management:

Managing branch budgets is a key accountability, ensuring efficient cost management and resource allocation. The Branch Manager oversees cash flow management, including deposits, withdrawals, and cash replenishment, and review financial reports to track branch profitability and performance. They ensure adherence to financial policies, minimizing errors and discrepancies in all transactions and processes.

Risk and Compliance Management:

The Branch Manager enforces adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies. They conduct regular reviews to identify and medicate risks in branch operation. Proper documentation for all transactions and customer interactions is ensured, and the manager trains staff on compliance guidelines, including KYC, AML, and fraud prevention. Compliance and Adherence to Consumer Protection Regulation and Standards:

• Ensure that CPR guidelines are being followed 100% at all times. Any breach identified is reported to Head of Consumer Protection immediately.
• Ensure all trainings related to CPR are completed. This also includes Islamic banking & Sharia training.
• Ensure adherence to the guideline for people of determination and vulnerable people.
• Ensure customer complaints are logged and resolved on timely basis.

Strategic Planning:

The Branch Manager develops short and long-term strategies to drive branch growth and success. They review market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to adapt strategies accordingly. By setting performance goals aligned with corporate objectives, they monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure targets are achieved.

Quality Assurance:

Ensuring high standards for customer service and operational performance is a primary responsibility. The Branch Manager implements initiatives to continuously improve service delivery and customer satisfaction. They review processes and workflows regularly to identify and address inefficiencies and ensure timely resolution of customer complaints to uphold the bank’s reputation.

Security Management:

The Branch Manager oversees branch security measures, safeguarding assets, cash, and staff. They ensure implementation and adherence to safety measures and emergency procedures. Conducting regular security reviews to identify errors and implement corrective action is a key responsibility. The Branch Manager also oversees relationships with security vendors, such as cash transport services.

Technology Integration:

Promoting digital banking services and educating customers on using online banking and mobile apps is an important function of the Branch Manager. They ensure that branch systems, such as ATM’s and software, function effectively and liaise with IT teams to resolve technical issues promptly. Additionally, they advocate for adopting new technologies to improve branch efficiency and enhance the customer experience.

Job Requirements (Qualifications/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in banking with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, sales and compliance.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Good understanding of protocols and procedures to be compliant with UAE regulations and requirements.
• Good understanding and familiarity of Islamic banking principles and governance