HFCB Group Plc is an integrated financial solutions provider that is registered as a non–operating holding company (under the Banking Act Cap.488) and regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The Group is a public limited company with interests in Banking, Property and Insurance, and is listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. For more information on our banking, property and insurance solutions, please visit www.hfcb.co.ke The Group has 4 main entities: HFCB Limited – Full-Service Banking, HFCB Properties Limited – Property/Real Estate Solutions, HFCB Bancassurance Intermediary – Insurance Solutions & HFCB Foundation Limited – ESG/Sustainability.

On the back of a strong growth trajectory and in a bid to power the business, HFCB Limited is looking to recruit a dynamic and results-oriented Branch Business Manager.

About the Role

The Branch Business Manager is tasked with mobilising deposits and grow asset book while ensuring compliance to laid down policies and procedures for purposes of effective and efficient management of branch resources, while maximising branch profitability and maintaining excellent customer experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve growth of the branch asset and liability book to ensure growth of the branch and increase profits.
• Oversee the operations of the branch to ensure compliance of laid down policies and procedures.
• Directing, motivating and developing staff so as to ensure a branch succession plan for branch continuity is in place.
• Appraising and reviewing of staff performance so that branch strategies are accomplished.
• Safeguard and oversee the effective and efficient use of branch assets so that set budgets are adhered to.
• Setting branch strategies in line with company strategy and preparation of relevant reports to monitor and review performance.

Qualifications

• University Degree preferably in Business related field such as Economics, Finance & Accounting from accredited institution/university
• Master's Degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management within the Banking Industry and specifically Branch Management experience
• Strong understanding of banking products, policies, procedures services, and CBK Prudential Guidelines

Competencies

• Selling and Negotiation skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork and Interpersonal skills,
• Leadership Skills
• Demonstrate Integrity and Professionalism,
• Good communication Skills both written and verbal

• Achieve growth of the branch asset and liability book to ensure growth of the branch and increase profits.
• Oversee the operations of the branch to ensure compliance of laid down policies and procedures.
• Directing, motivating and developing staff so as to ensure a branch succession plan for branch continuity is in place.
• Appraising and reviewing of staff performance so that branch strategies are accomplished.
• Safeguard and oversee the effective and efficient use of branch assets so that set budgets are adhered to.
• Setting branch strategies in line with company strategy and preparation of relevant reports to monitor and review performance.

• Selling and Negotiation skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork and Interpersonal skills,
• Leadership Skills
• Demonstrate Integrity and Professionalism,
• Good communication Skills both written and verbal

• University Degree preferably in Business related field such as Economics, Finance & Accounting from accredited institution/university
• Master's Degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management within the Banking Industry and specifically Branch Management experience
• Strong understanding of banking products, policies, procedures services, and CBK Prudential Guidelines