Branch Manager (Nationwide)

AFFIN Group; Perak; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia seeks a Branch Manager to drive sales and operational success at its Perak location. The manager will lead a team, ensuring compliance and enhancing customer service while achieving strategic business goals. Candidates with strong banking experience in leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail banking with branch leadership/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of banking products and regulatory/compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage branch operations and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch sales across key products and develop strategies to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with Bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of excellent customer service and compliance.

Skills

Sales Performance

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Customer Service Orientation

Job description

Create the future with Affin! You too can make a difference.

We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. You too can make a difference.

Job Purpose

The role is responsible to lead, drive and inspire a high-performing team to deliver strong business results, uphold service excellence, and ensure compliance across all branch operations. This role demands strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a passion for people development.

Job Responsibilities

Sales & Business Growth

• Lead and drive overall branch sales across key products: Deposits, Investments, Loans (ASBF, Smart Money, Education Loans), Bancassurance, Banca Takaful, Credit Cards, and Business Referrals.
• Develop strategies and monitor performance to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
  
  

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Lead day-to-day branch operations in strict adherence to Bank policies, BNM guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure staff compliance with internal controls, SOPs, Branch Manual, and all statutory obligations.
• Maintain strong audit outcomes by proactively resolving findings and ensuring timely report submissions.
• Serve in key oversight roles, including BCM Coordinator (Business Continuity & Call Tree Exercises), BUCO Representative, Complaint Liaison Officer (CLO) and OSHA Coordinator.
• Foster a strong culture of compliance through ongoing coaching, reminders, and proactive risk awareness.
  
  

Customer Experience

• Ensure efficient, high-quality customer service in line with SLA standards.
• Address and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure service accuracy and timely response to CCQ and feedback.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail banking, with at least 2 years in a branch leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of banking products (loans, deposits, investments, insurance) and regulatory/compliance frameworks (BNM, AML/CFT, etc.).
• Proven ability to drive sales performance, manage branch operations, and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong customer service orientation.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with sound decision-making skills and ability to manage risk and compliance matter
• Candidates currently holding roles such as Sales Team Lead, Sales Manager, or Senior Relationship Manager are strongly encouraged to apply.