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Job Title: Branch Manager

Organisation: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station: Fort Portal, Kabarole, Uganda

Reports To: Branch Distribution Manager

About US:

Housing Finance Bank, is a Commercial Bank and the leading provider of housing finance solutions with a vision to be the preferred consumer and business bank with a focus on housing finance.

Job Summary:  The Branch Manager will implement the branch distribution & optimization strategy in line with Business growth & development, risk management, customer experience, Digital transformation, staff engagement & financial performance objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to grow the branch‘s liability base and asset portfolios in line with the Bank’s strategy
• Monitor the achievement of customer service rating in accordance with the bank set standards
• Monitor and implement compliance of credit risk framework to keep portfolio asset quality within acceptable levels
• Implement branch internal controls and procedures in line with the bank policy
• Plan and coordinate the budgeting processes of the branch, monitor monthly performance of the budget, and initiate corrective action in case of any variances
• Review, coordinate, monitor and authorize all the processes of opening, reactivation, adjustment, transfer, and closure of all accounts in line with bank policies/procedures, KYC guidelines, CRB and money laundering guidelines.
• Conduct field visits and carry out the verification of loans to improve branch portfolio quality
• Produce branch performance reports and present them to all stake holders for review in accordance to set standards.
• Plan, review and monitor staff development and performance initiatives for branch staff in line with existing Human Resource policies

Financial Responsibility

• Develop strategies to grow the branch‘s Liability base and Asset portfolios in line with the Bank’s strategy
• Cost management to optimize profitability at the branches

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold an Honours degree in business or related field from a recognized University.
• Post-graduate qualifications / Professional Course in relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
• At least five years progressive experience in business growth and Branch operations, as well as progressive experience in credit
• Sound Understanding of laws and regulations relating to lending in Financial Institutions.
• High level of analytics and Business Intelligence to conduct an analysis on the market trends
• Leadership skill, one should have managed a team before

Business Behaviours

• Computer Literacy
• Credit analysis
• Marketing and Sales
• Relationship management
• Must have Collaboration Skills to build relationships and manage conflicts.

How to Apply:

All Interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees

Chief Human Resources Officer

Housing Finance Bank

Investment House

Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug

Do Not Hand Deliver Your Application.

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Guidelines for submitting Documents

• Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1 single batch using the following order:
  • Application letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic Documents and Certificates
• The maximum document size is 10 MB
• Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject.

Deadline: Wednesday 16^th November 2022 by 5:00pm

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