General Manager – Banking Industry (Tonga)

Our client is a leading commercial bank locally incorporated in Tonga, fully commissioned under the central supervision of National Reserve Bank of Tonga forming part of the financial system of Tonga providing a full range of basic banking facilities in retail and commercial banking product. The general manager position will be overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, training heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals.

Responsibilities

1. Set vision & direction in meeting all current needs and long-term objectives.
2. Strategic business planning & positioning.
3. Set and achieve annual budgetary objectives.
4. Maintain prudent and sustainable financial flexibility of the bank as an ongoing concern.
5. Financial performance of the bank as a strategic business unit & marketing and sales of banking products.
6. Daily cash management & control including supervision on inter-bank clearing including nostro accounts held with international correspondent banks.
7. Day to day banking operations & timely submission of statutory reports to National Reserve Bank of Tonga.
8. Representation & liaison with association of bank in Tonga & customer relationship interface & support.

Requirements

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in banking and finance, business administration, marketing with business development experience.
2. Demonstrated experience of 7 years in both banking and consumer financing.
3. An open and inquisitive mind that allows you to embrace challenges and work with others to develop new insight.
4. Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative & peoples champion.
5. Familiarity with budgeting for capital expenditure and operational efficiency.

When applying

Applications can be emailed with an updated CV with a recent passport size photo attached and names of 2 active referees. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CV collection only – no fee will be charged