Commercial Bank Manager

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Car allowance

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Bank Manager to lead a George, Western Cape branch. You will oversee daily operations, drive business development, and manage a team of banking professionals to achieve targets while maintaining exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and building strong relationships with commercial clients to grow deposits and loans within the local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Administration, Finance, Marketing)
• Proven experience in branch management or senior leadership within banking
• Strong understanding of commercial lending, credit analysis and financial products
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven success in sales, business development and client relationship management
• Knowledge of the Western Cape market and local economy

Responsibilities

• Manage daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to bank policies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop branch staff to achieve sales and service goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the branch's deposit and loan portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients and tailor financial solutions.
• Oversee risk management, including loan underwriting, credit quality, and security.
• Represent the bank in the George community and participate in local business events.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer relations

Credit analysis

Financial products

Communication

Business development

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Finance / Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Commercial Bank Manager to lead their branch in George, Western Cape . This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of branch operations, managing a team of banking professionals, and driving business development within the local community. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service, achieving branch targets, and upholding the bank's reputation for integrity and reliability. This is a key leadership position for someone passionate about the Banking & Finance industry and dedicated to fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to bank policies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop branch staff to achieve individual and team sales and service goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the branch's deposit and loan portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients, understanding their financial needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Oversee risk management, including loan underwriting, credit quality, and operational security.
• Represent the bank positively within the George community and actively participate in local business events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in branch management or a senior leadership role within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial lending, credit analysis, and financial products.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in sales, business development, and customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of the local market and economic conditions in the Western Cape.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Car allowance and other executive benefits.
• Generous leave policy.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading financial group.