Head of Point of Presence
FirstRand
via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-20
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Job Description
Reporting to the Retail Banking Executive, the Head of Points of Presence will provide strategic direction and leadership to the bank’s Distribution Channels, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer experiences, profitable growth, operational excellence, and robust governance standards. The role requires a commercially astute leader with a proven ability to drive sales performance while balancing customer, risk, operational, and financial outcomes. Sales Leadership & Business Growth
Develop and execute the Branch Banking and Sales strategy aligned to the Retail Banking vision and business objectives.
Lead sales teams across all points or presence to achieve sales, revenue, market share, and profitability targets.
Drive customer acquisition, retention, and portfolio growth across all customer segments.
Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, emerging customer needs, and growth initiatives.
Champion cross-selling and relationship banking to deepen customer engagement and increase wallet share.
Promote the adoption of digital and alternative banking channels to enhance customer convenience and operational efficiency.
Responsible for onboarding and managing of scheme relationships to drive sales acquisition at scale
Financial Management
Accountable for Points of Presence profitability, revenue growth, and cost management.
Establish and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance targets.
Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and cost-to-income ratios.
Deliver accurate business intelligence, performance analysis, and strategic insights to executive management.
Ensure optimal utilization of resources and branch assets.
Accountable for productivity of all sales teams across the various points of presence
Customer Experience & Service Excellence
Build and sustain a customer-centric culture throughout the bank’s Points of Presence network.
Drive service excellence standards that differentiate the Bank in the marketplace.
Monitor customer satisfaction, complaints, and service metrics and implement improvement initiatives.
Ensure consistent delivery of a seamless omnichannel customer experience.
Operational Excellence
Lead the implementation of operational efficiency initiatives across all Points of Presence
Ensure effective execution of banking operations, processes, and controls.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization of branch operating models.
Oversee branch and contact centre infrastructure, facilities, and service delivery frameworks.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with regulatory, audit, governance, and internal policy requirements.
Strengthen risk management frameworks across the Points of Presence.
Drive a culture of accountability, control consciousness, and ethical conduct.
Oversee fraud prevention, loss mitigation, and operational risk management initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with regulators and internal assurance functions.
Leadership & People Management
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Points of Presence leadership team.
Drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and the Bank's people agenda.
Strategic Execution
Translate strategic objectives into measurable Points of Presence action plans.
Lead transformational initiatives and strategic projects that enhance customer and business outcomes.
Monitor execution and ensure delivery against agreed strategic priorities and performance measures.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum 10 years' banking experience with at least 5 years in a senior management or executive leadership role.
Proven experience leading multi-site branch operations, direct sales agents and contact centre and sales teams.
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and profitability.
Strong experience in operational management, governance, compliance, and risk management.
Experience managing large teams and multiple stakeholders across diverse business functions.
Technical Knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of Retail Banking products and services.
Strong knowledge of banking regulations, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
Sound understanding of financial management, business performance measurement, and strategic planning.
Knowledge of digital banking trends and customer engagement strategies.
Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strategic and commercial acumen
Executive leadership capability
Strong sales and business development orientation
Financial and analytical expertise
Customer-centric mindset
Exceptional stakeholder management skills
Strong influencing and negotiation abilities
High emotional intelligence
Resilience and adaptability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Change leadership and transformation capability
Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Why Join FNB Botswana?
At FNB Botswana, you will have the opportunity to lead one of the Bank's most important distribution channels and directly influence customer growth, business performance, and market leadership. You will work alongside talented professionals in an innovative and customer-focused environment that encourages growth, development, and impact.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who are passionate about leading high-performing teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and shaping the future of banking in Botswana. FNB Bots
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