JOB LEVEL: 7 / JOB GRADE: 4C
ECOBANK CAMEROON SA
is recruiting a BRANCH MANAGER
ready to work across the national territory.
The position is based in Ngaoundéré.
BRANCH MANAGER
I. JOB PURPOSE
To lead branch in driving and delivering exceptional business performance through the provision of excellent
sales and service management, influential leadership, team development and the achievement of
operational excellence.
To achieve all operational and financial targets set by the bank and optimize the efficiency and productivity
of staff and staffing structure at branch level.
II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain target market, customers, product and service discipline.
Prepare and deliver on approved branch and portfolio budgets.Benchmark operational efficiencies against best practice in industry, local standards, and Group standardsin order to make necessary adjustments internally for maximum effectiveness.Deliver on customer service standards, acquisition and client satisfaction levels, retention of high performingclients and growing share of wallet as per target market.Analyze sales and retention processes, identify and monitor new business opportunities through the analysisof MIS and industry and local knowledge.Responsible for strict cost management including review of both direct and indirect costs generated by thebranch. Achieve a cost/income ratio in branch as per the agreed targetBrief staff on product and promotional launches and provide regular feedback to staff.Establish relationships with key clients and business influencers in the local community.Track and maintain branch performance records including sales tracker, deposits, risk assets, provisions,income, costs and all relevant performance indicators on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annualbasis including reconciliation with financial control.Business PerformanceOwnership of escalated customer queries/complaints and resolutions process.Ensure customer queries are recorded, reviewed for delivery and put in place an action plan to preventre-occurrence.Achieve minimum of 5 products per customer and wallet share targets.Achieve minimum customer satisfaction rating of ‘very satisfied’.Maintain 99% ATM, POS, printers and note counters etc. uptime.Relationship Management & Customer ServiceA BETTER WAYA BETTER AFRICAII. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAchieve minimum of 75% of eligible customers registered for eAlert, SMS Alert, eStatement, active cards,OMNILITE, POS and Ecobankpay.Interview all customers who want to close their accounts because of poor service to find the root cause andattempt to retain the customer.
Plan effective action plan for branch issues and communicate this to staff and ensure execution.
Provide feedback on performance of service providers. Provide feedback to various sectors on the performance of staff eg IT, Operations etc. Relationship Management & Customer Service Selection, appraisal and performance of branch staff including delivery of all KPIs. Work with unit leaders and branch staff to achieve effective banking hall management and sales and service targets. Build and develop a high performing team by driving performance development and coaching to achieve productivity and efficiency ratios for the bank and maximize the potential of staff. Work with HR but own development plans, training needs and succession plans of branch staff. Ensure each staff attends at least 4 training interventions per year. Responsible for ensuring compliance with HR and other Group policies and the discipline of staff in the branch in conjunction with HR Head. Ensure that staff Leave roster is in place and complied with. Motivate staff through Ecobank incentive and recognition schemes to develop a fully engaged team. Empower staff in the branch to develop sustainable client relationships and prospects within the community for increased business. Participate and implement Ecobank’s transformation plan within the branch. Provide cover for other branch managers when necessary. Provide honest feedback on performance of colleagues. Share knowledge and best practice with team members and other branch managers. People Management & Teaming Ensure all credit transactions comply with the spirit and the letter of all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. Ensure compliance with operations risk eg Health & Safety, Security of premises, KYC and anti-money laundering measures plus any other Group controls. Audit and conduct regular spot checks on all processes including transactions with high financial risk, branch contingency management systems, monthly proofs and reconciliations etc. Overall responsibility for risk and compliance issues in order to achieve Commercial bank targets. Facilitate the investigation and reporting of Fraud and Loss cases together with Internal Controls. Achieve minimum ARR rating of ‘Acceptable’. Ensure branch complies with branch layout standards, in-branch advertising, CAP Manual, KYC and all operating and risk policies and procedures. Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned Risk & Compliance A BETTER WAY A BETTER AFRICA III. JOB SCALE
Reporting to: Area Manager Littoral II
IV. JOB SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education:
HND / License or Master’s degree in banking, finance, accounting, economics, legal, marketing, or in any
other relevant field
Skills & Experience:
At least 8 years of experience required in the banking sector with at least 3 years in a similar role with
proven track records
ITB or any certificate in risk management will be an advantage.
V. SKILLS REQUIRED
Sales & Business acumen Risk management acumen
Customer Service Relating & Networking
Communication Planning & Organizing
Collaboration Leading & Supervising
VI. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your CV and motivation letter to
ECM-Recruit@ecobank.com test
June 17th, 2025, at 5pm prompt,
with the subject “BRANCH MANAGER”.
NB: Only applications matching with the desired profile will be contacted.
Ecobank is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, ethnicity,
physical ability, etc…
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