Branch Manager

Agrobank, Malaysia; Jerantut; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic banking institution is seeking a Branch Manager for their Jerantut branch in Malaysia. This full-time hybrid role involves overseeing daily operations, driving business growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in financial management, and a solid understanding of Islamic banking principles. The role also includes staff supervision and compliance oversight. Join a dedicated team at the forefront of agricultural banking.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of Islamic banking principles.
• Proficiency in business development and growth identification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily branch operations.
• Drive business growth and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supervise staff and generate new business opportunities.
• Manage financial performance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Decision-making abilities

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

Company Description

Agrobank, a continuation of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia, has 48 years of expertise in agricultural banking with a strong reputation for supporting entrepreneurship. Since transitioning to a full‑fledged Islamic bank in July 2015, Agrobank has been committed to offering Shariah‑compliant banking products and services, including tailored solutions for the halal food industry. With a robust network of 185 branches and 652 AGROAgents supported by over 3,400 employees across Malaysia, Agrobank is dedicated to delivering excellent financial services nationwide.

Role Description

This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Branch Manager based in Jerantut, Malaysia, with the flexibility to perform some work from home. The Branch Manager will oversee daily branch operations, drive business growth, and ensure customer satisfaction through strong leadership and effective management. Responsibilities will include supervising staff, generating new business opportunities, managing financial performance, ensuring compliance with Islamic banking regulations, and fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, team management, and decision‑making skills to effectively oversee branch operations
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, and achieving business performance targets
• Strong understanding of Islamic banking principles and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Effective communication, customer relationship management, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in business development and identifying growth opportunities, particularly in the agriculture or banking sector
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required
• Experience in Islamic banking, agro‑financing, or small and medium enterprise (SME) financing is an advantage
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment and manage priorities effectively