Branch Operations & Service Manager

IDFC FIRST Bank; Anand; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank is seeking a Branch Operations and Service Manager in Rural Banking to drive superior customer service across rural branches. You will lead service teams, implement best practices, and foster a customer-centric culture to deliver best-in-class service aligned with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes ownership of customer issues, process improvements, and staff development to ensure maintainable service quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (banking/financial services preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customer service, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Customer Service Managers across inbound channels and correspondence branches.
• Promote customer-centricity by enhancing service experiences and facilitating organic growth.
• Take ownership of customer issues and ensure timely and proactive resolution.
• Define and implement a clear mission focused on service quality enhancement.
• Stay updated with industry developments and apply best practices to improve service delivery.
• Develop and enforce service procedures, policies, and standards.
• Analyse MIS to improve productivity and maintain accurate service records.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop customer service personnel, fostering a culture of empowerment and excellence.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

People Management

Communication

Issue Resolution

Data Analysis

Budgeting

Workflow Mgmt

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Engineering / Technology

Mathematics / Science / Biology

Commerce / Arts

Business / Computers / Management

Job description

Job Requirements

About the Role

The Branch Operations and Service Manager in the Rural Banking division plays a pivotal role in driving customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of customer service across rural branches, ensuring proactive resolution of customer queries, and fostering a customer-centric culture. The role also involves managing service teams, implementing best practices, and enhancing employee engagement to deliver best-in-class service aligned with the bank's broader organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Customer Service Managers across inbound channels and correspondence branches.
• Promote customer-centricity by enhancing service experiences and facilitating organic growth.
• Take ownership of customer issues and ensure timely and proactive resolution.
• Define and implement a clear mission focused on service quality enhancement.
• Stay updated with industry developments and apply best practices to improve service delivery.
• Develop and enforce service procedures, policies, and standards.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Analyse Management Information Systems (MIS) to improve productivity and maintain accurate service records.
• Document customer service actions and discussions for transparency and accountability.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop customer service personnel, fostering a culture of empowerment and excellence.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain orderly workflows and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to leverage synergies and enhance service quality.
• Regulate resources to meet both qualitative and quantitative service targets.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:
• Engineering / Technology
• Mathematics / Science / Biology
• Commerce / Arts
• Business / Computers / Management

Experience

• Minimum of3years of experiencein customer service, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to resolve customer issues proactively.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyse data and derive actionable insights.
• High level of organizational and workflow management skills.
• Budget management and resource optimization expertise.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams.