Analytical skills
Branch Managers must evaluate information carefully and be able to make final decision.
Branch Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Branch Managers manage operations, customer services, loans, business development and personnel administration within the framework of organisation policies and procedures. They direct branch staff in providing services to customers and establish objectives in all areas of branch performance and meet the profitability targets of the branch.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Detail oriented
Branch Managers must pay attention to details when examining documentation.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised bachelor's in finance, banking, economics, accounting, or marketing
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$90,000
Work Environment
- Branch Managers generally work in the branch of a bank. They work full time during regular business hours.
Tools
- Alarm systems - teller alarms
- Vault security alarms
- Automatic teller machines
- Check writing machines - checkwriters
- Money counting machines
- Multi function printers - Passbook printers
