Assistant Branch Manager
Introduction
We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of twelve retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands.
We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.
Duties & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- assisting the Senior/Branch Manager in the overall management of the branch in a professional and efficient manner;
- providing excellent customer service as per Bank's overall standard;
- achieving and exceeding set targets by proactively planning and organising business related initiatives and activities to attain performance objectives and to increase business volume and profitability;
- managing a portfolio of customers whilst pursuing opportunities for growth from current and prospective clients;
- contributing to the development of team members to their full potential through training, mentoring and support;
- ensuring operational soundness, strict adherence to compliance regulations and established rules and procedures; and
- constantly liaising with Senior/Branch Manager in solving complex problems and to plan and organise his/her own activities and of the employees under his/her supervision.
Competencies & Experience
The potential candidate should be reliable and trustworthy, well-organised with a disposition to learn and have a team-oriented approach.
You must:
- demonstrate excellent people management skills;
- have knowledge of banking Accounting and fundamentals;
- be proficient with MS Office applications;
- provide excellent customer service levels;
- demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Maltese, with the ability to communicate effectively using a high level of business English;
- be solutions driven;
- ideally have 2 years' experience as a commercial supervisor or minimum of 5 years banking, ideally having experience at 2 or more branches; and
- ideally have a degree either in Banking and Finance, Business Management, Economics or in a related field.
What we Offer
- Ongoing personal development;
- Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans;
- Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans;
- Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants;
- Life insurance and personal accident cover;
- Free ophthalmic examinations;
- Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation;
- Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations;
- Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews;
- €250 annual wellness allowance;
- Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40;
- Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and
- Various corporate discounts.
BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.