Branch Manager

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Overview This role is for a Branch Manager at Liberty Group. The position involves leading and managing branch operations and resources to achieve sustainable profitability and foster a client-focused, high-performance culture. It also focuses on driving business growth through the effective management of Broker Consultants. What you will do * Effectively lead and manage IAM branch operations and resources (people, process, systems) to achieve sustainable profitability and foster a client-focused, high-performance culture. * Drive business growth through effective recruitment, retention, and comprehensive management of diverse Broker Consultants. Ensure alignment of company objectives with adviser execution. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications:** * Type of Qualification: First Degree * Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Marketing * **Experience Required:** * Sales & Distribution: 1-2 years * Proven experience in managing operational budgets and achieving financial targets. * 7-10 years of progressive experience within the insurance, financial services, or asset management sectors. * At least 3-5 years of this experience must be at a management level, overseeing teams or significant operational areas. * Proven track record in sales and distribution management, with demonstrated experience in broker consultant recruitment, retention, and development. * **Behavioural Competencies:** * Adopting Practical Approaches * Challenging Ideas * Checking Things * Developing Expertise * Directing People * Empowering Individuals * Making Decisions * Producing Output * Seizing Opportunities * Taking Action * Team Working * Upholding Standards * **Technical Competencies:** * Claims Knowledge and Management * Client Acceptance & Review * Compliance * Customer Value and Insights Management * Financial Acumen * Financial Management (Financial) * Innovation Strategy and Portfolio Management * Insurance Principles * Insurance Products & Services * Meeting Logistics * Office Logistics * Product Innovation Lifecycle Management * Quality Management * Risk Management * Root Cause Analysis * Underwriting Management * Underwriting Process * Workspace Management * Written Communication Who should apply An ideal candidate is a leader and manager adept at overseeing branch operations and resources to ensure sustainable profitability and cultivate a client-focused, high-performance culture. They are skilled in driving business growth through effective recruitment, retention, and comprehensive management of Broker Consultants, ensuring alignment with company objectives. The candidate holds a First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, or Marketing. They possess significant progressive experience (7-10 years) within the insurance, financial services, or asset management sectors, with at least 3-5 years at a management level overseeing teams or significant operational areas. A proven track record in sales and distribution management, including broker consultant recruitment, retention, and development, along with experience in managing operational budgets and achieving financial targets, is essential. They demonstrate a range of behavioural competencies such as practical approaches, decision-making, directing people, team working, and upholding standards, coupled with technical expertise in areas like claims knowledge, compliance, financial management, risk management, and insurance products. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/branch-manager-liberty-group-south-africa-10 Source: myjobmag

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