Experience Designer at NCBA Group in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Experience Designer

    NCBA GroupNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

    Apply by

    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
    Banking, Insurance & Financial Services

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    Job Description

    To guarantee high level of customer service, management of branch cash, observance of branch routine standards as well as ensuring that customers items are captured and transacted accurately. To observe compliance & control requirements and support the business development initiatives of the Branch.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Ensure proper controls, processes & procedures are adhered to at all time as per the laid down NCBA bank policies, Business Continuity Plan BCP implementation and disaster recovery co-ordination
    • Supervision of Tellers including carrying out snap checks as necessary.
    • Ensure proper checks at all times before signing any bank instruments & instructions as mandated.
    • Manage vault limits, cash in transit costs & safe custody of customer tools.
    • Ensure compliance with Operational, Security, Controls & processes risks requirements to avoid losses & prevent fraud arising from operational lapses, and to protect bank and customers assets.
    • Authorisations of Customers transactions to be done promptly as per the laid down procedures and TAT.
    • Prevention of exposure to and impact of risks associated with Teller transactions.
    • Ensuring that there are no security lapses in the secured area.
    • Ensure branch is opened & closed as per the approved timelines.
    • Operations staff to be ready to serve customers.
    • Ensure that the NCBA bank's Policies are adhered to at all times when handling different products.
    • Ensure that the branch achieves a minimum of 'Satisfactory/Acceptable' audit rating through continuous assessment and prompt closure of all audit exceptions sighted
    • Ensure you and your team remain are alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank's efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: "identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicious transactions, safeguarding records and not tipping off to customers"
    • Attend to all customer queries received at the branch and offer appropriate intervention to conclusion as per the laid down TAT.
    • Maintain and enhance communications with the Relationship Managers and customers to facilitate the flow of information and foster co-operation.
    • Ensure a high level of customer service is maintained at all times by managing the customer queues, monitoring banking hall and advising the BOM accordingly.
    • Ensure customers are well informed of the NCBA Bank products by displaying relevant up to date information in the banking hall.
    • Ensure key customers are identified and given enhanced service in the banking hall.
    • Capture all customers complaints and ensure they are all logged in and updated in CRM
    • Together with the BOM & BM, create ownership of the branch strategy and targets.
    • Support the branch operations team in achieving its customer retention objectives, acquisition and growth goals.
    • Ensure that there is no revenue leakage in the branch.
    • Ensure effective management of all branch costs. overtime, CIT, consumables, utilities etc
    • Ensure proper training of new staff.
    • Ensure that staff attend scheduled internal and external trainings.
    • In conjunction with the BOM, ensure staff proceed on leave as required.
    • Career growth enhancement for self and direct reports

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or a business-related field
    • AKIB training, will be an added advantage
    • Cashiering and Vault management training is a must.
    • Minimum of 3-4 years working experience in branch operations, with a minimum of 1 year as a custodian.
    • Good performance rating in the last two years.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Banking, Insurance & Financial Services

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Social Sciences

    Field of Study

    Business

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to NCBA Group on ncbagroup.com to apply.

    Master the Branch Operations Screen

    This role is about protecting the bank's cash and customer trust. Hiring managers will probe your hands-on experience with teller supervision, vault limits, and audit readiness. Show them you can run a tight branch floor without breaking a sweat.

    1. Lead with your cash handling wins: Quantify your experience managing vault limits and cash-in-transit costs. Mention specific numbers like daily cash volumes or shrinkage reductions. If you've trained tellers, highlight that too.

    2. Prove your audit record: Branch operations roles live and die by audit ratings. If you've ever closed audit exceptions, say so. Describe a time you turned a 'Needs Improvement' into 'Satisfactory' or better.

    3. Show your compliance muscle: Money laundering prevention is a big deal. Talk about your knowledge of KYC principles and how you've applied them in practice. Give an example of spotting a suspicious transaction.

    4. Customer service is your secret weapon: This role isn't just about counting cash. You'll manage queues and handle complaints. Share a story where you turned an angry customer into a loyal one.

    5. Be ready for the 'what if' scenarios: Expect questions like 'What do you do if the vault is short?' or 'How do you handle a teller discrepancy?' Prepare calm, step-by-step answers that show your problem-solving.

    6. Know your numbers: Branch costs matter. Be ready to discuss how you've controlled overtime, consumables, and other expenses. Bring examples of cost-saving ideas you've implemented.

    7. Talk about training and development: You'll be expected to train new staff and support career growth. Highlight any mentoring or coaching you've done. Show you're invested in your team's success.

    8. Align with the bank's strategy: The role supports business development. Show you understand how operations can drive revenue. Mention how you've helped meet acquisition or retention targets in the past.

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    Tags

    branch operations
    cash management
    vault management
    customer service
    compliance