University Savings Bank, Inc. (USBank) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Branch Manager to lead our Manila Branch, with primary responsibility for business development, customer relationship management, and achievement of the branch’s business objectives.
The Branch Manager will drive the growth of the branch’s customer and deposit base, develop quality lending and other business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and lead the branch team toward the achievement of its targets. The position will work closely with the Branch Operations Officer to ensure that business activities are supported by sound operational controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Business Development & Branch Growth
- Develop and implement branch business plans aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives.
- Drive growth in deposits, loans, and other Bank products and services.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the branch’s market area.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, businesses, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective customers and business opportunities.
- Lead branch sales and business development activities and monitor performance against established targets.
- Identify opportunities to deepen existing customer relationships and increase the Bank’s share of customer business.
- Provide market intelligence and customer insights to support the Bank’s business strategies.
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong, professional, and long-term relationships with key customers.
- Understand customer needs and recommend or refer appropriate Bank products and services.
- Promote a customer-focused culture and ensure a consistent and professional banking experience.
- Address customer concerns and coordinate with the appropriate Bank units to ensure timely resolution.
- Support customer retention and development of new business opportunities through effective relationship management.
People Leadership & Business Performance
- Lead and motivate branch personnel toward the achievement of branch business objectives.
- Establish clear business expectations and monitor individual and branch performance.
- Coach and develop employees in sales, customer relationship management, and business development.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and customer focus.
- Identify training and development needs and support the continuous development of branch personnel.
- Conduct regular performance discussions and provide appropriate feedback and guidance.
Credit and Business Quality
- Promote responsible and quality loan generation consistent with the Bank’s credit policies and risk appetite.
- Develop quality loan and business opportunities and ensure that prospective borrowers are appropriately referred for credit evaluation.
- Monitor the status of business development and loan pipelines and coordinate with the appropriate credit and Head Office units.
- Maintain appropriate awareness of portfolio quality and promptly coordinate with the appropriate units on emerging customer or account concerns.
Coordination with Branch Operations and Control Functions
- Work closely with the Branch Operations Officer to ensure that business activities are supported by effective operational processes and controls.
- Coordinate with the Branch Operations Officer on matters involving operational, compliance, customer, and risk concerns affecting business activities.
- Support compliance with Bank policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that business initiatives and customer commitments are within the Bank’s approved policies, products, procedures, and delegated authorities.
- Coordinate with Head Office units on credit, operations, compliance, risk, audit, marketing, and other matters affecting branch business.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Management, or a related field.
- Preferably with at least three (3) years of relevant banking experience, particularly in branch banking, sales, business development, relationship management, or credit-related functions, with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and generate quality deposits, loans, and other banking business.
- Good understanding of banking products, credit processes, KYC/AML-CFT, and the Bank’s risk and compliance framework.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, customer relationship, and people- management skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in banking systems and standard office applications.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and customer orientation.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for a business-oriented branch leader who can build relationships, develop new business, grow the branch’s customer and deposit base, and lead the team toward sustainable business results.
The successful candidate should be able to drive growth responsibly, understand customer needs, develop quality business opportunities, and work effectively with the Branch Operations Officer and Head Office control functions to ensure that business activities remain within the Bank’s policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
JOIN USBANK
Join University Savings Bank, Inc. and be part of a growing Philippine bank where you can make a meaningful contribution to our customers, our communities, and the Bank’s continued growth.
Be part of the team. Grow with USBank.