CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (CLUSTER HEADS) - EXIM BANK TANZANIA

Exim Bank (Tanzania) Limited is one of the fastest growing regional bankS and one that is offering a wide spectrum of banking products and services. Exim Bank (Tanzania) Limited promotes equal employment opportunities and provides a conducive and challenging work environment for existing and potential employees to fully realize their potential. The bank now wishes to recruit qualified and highly motivated Cluster Heads.

Position; Cluster Heads

Reporting to; Head- Retail

Location; Various

PURPOSE OF JOB

The purpose of the role to meet branch Retail and SME Financial Targets through a World class Sales and Service Management system and within established product programs through the branch.

In concert with Central Operations Unit to operate and maintain a smooth running and operationally efficient branch, that conform to the financial institutions and BOT regulations, rules and guidelines issued from time to time. This will include servicing corporate customers.

  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.  RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Accountable for all aspects of running a successful branch, delivering great business performance and leading and motivating a team that provides the best customer experience in your area.

·    Understand your customer base and identify opportunities to build and grow profitable relationships.

·    Deliver against business and sales performance.

·    Acquire new customers and retain and grow your relationships with existing customers

·    Responsible for the operational efficiency of the branch and productivity of its staff.

·    Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the integrated systems, and retention of accurate and up to date records of all transactions including inter-bank. transactions.  To mention just a few, a full job description will be provided before joining.

2.   FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Manage your resources effectively and within budget.

3.  INDEPENDENT DECISIONS

·    Set challenging performance and business objectives.

·   Work to your peoples' strengths and instill in them the passion and commitment to   deliver an exceptional service.

·    Monitor your teams’ effectiveness by developing individual performance objectives and make recommendations for improvements, while also being accountable for achieving sales and customer satisfaction objectives.

·    Address and manage under performance as soon as it is identified following company guidelines.

4.  INTERACTION WITH OTHERS

·    Internal: Regular contact with the Head-Retail, Head-Operations & Technology, Head- Operations, Branch heads and other Managers.

·    External: Regular interaction with customers, clients and progress meetings with management.

5.  OTHER

·    Carry out work in accordance with the banks procedures.

·    Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence.

·    Eliminate waste of whatever form, suggest the use of new practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the bank.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·   At least 5 years experience as Cluster Head or Senior Branch Manager of large/mid-sized company preferably in a banking industry. At least a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related course. Those with Masters Degree in Business or related field will highly be prioritized.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

·         Good leadership, people management and banking skills.

·         Knowledge of relevant legislation, sales and business principles.

·         Outstanding communication skills.

·         Strong commercial know-how and first class decision making abilities.

·         Be a good relationship builder and a strategic thinker rather than just operational.

·         Resilient under pressure.

If you are interested and ready for great challenges, please send your application letter, enclosing full Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, three names and address of referees one of whom should be from current employer by 23^rd May 2014.

Head of Human Resources

Exim Bank (Tanzania) Limited

3^rd Floor, Exim Tower

P. O. Box 1431

Dar Es Salaam.

Email: hrrecruit@eximbank-tz.com

We thank all those who will show interest in working with us, but regret we will only be able to contact short listed candidates.