Deputy Head of Overseas Branch

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Market Talent Ltd Full time

Our banking client is seeking a senior banking figure to become their Deputy Head of Overseas Branch (officially Deputy Country Manager) supporting and covering when required, the Head of Overseas Branch SMF19 in ensuring the bank is meets its strategic commercial goals, regulatory & governance requirements, development/innovation, and overall efficiency of the operating and support departments of London Branch. Knowledge and experience of the MENA / GCC region would prove valuable to your application.


You will be primarily responsible for the following;


  • To manage and enhance relationships with existing and potential new customers
  • To oversee the efficient and compliant running of all Departments of the Bank.
  • To supervise customer services team and credit department
  • To ensure Account opening, KYC and due diligence are updated
  • To particularly oversee and monitor the Credit Area and to evaluate the level of Risk involved in the extension of Credit to Customers and give advice on the operational feasibility of loan proposals to Management and to Head Office.
  • Regular briefing with Credit Department and attendance at credit meetings. Oversight of credit applications and reviews.
  • To monitor the overall profitable use of financial resources.
  • To ensure business is conducted in accordance with the existing Procedures as defined in the Bank’s Procedure Manual applicable to all Key Departments of the Bank.
  • To review Operating Procedures and recommend revision where appropriate and review services and maintain contact with others in the market to keep Head Office and Country Manager - London advised of all developments in operational procedures and services in London.
  • Receipt and analysis of market and regulatory notices. Daily liaison with departments to ensure orderly and efficient running of the Bank
  • To be a member of the Management Committee which monitors all activities and liquidity interest rates and foreign exchange business and ensure FCA, Bank of England and Head Office requirements are respected.
  • To ensure Operations – Banking Business Compliance and Accountancy is in compliance with the Banks Procedures and Standing instructions issued by Management and/or Head Office and which thoroughly protect and control the Branches Assets and Liabilities i.e. to ensure good management of our resources, and disposition thereof.
  • To ensure that each item on the Branch’s Balance Sheet is understood and to monitor closely a fluctuation of say above 5% in any daily balance (e.g. Geneva Fiduciary funds) is monitored/checked as to the reason for such fluctuation.
  • To assist and develop special projects as directed by Management
  • Internal Audits - to ensure early response and that recommendations are carried out.
  • Contingency planning in case of breakdowns.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations/requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and update Management and staff with any/all changes in this field.
  • Adherence to controls and security as detailed in the Banks procedure manual.
  • To ensure compliance with standing instructions and memos issued by the FCA, and Head Office.
  • To ensure Compliance with:

-Bank Operational Procedures, and written Management instruction

-UK Law and Legal Practices

-Bank of England

-FCA

-Inland Revenue

-Other local and international authorities

  • To oversee and monitor all matters of a legal nature affecting the Banks business in conjunction with Management.
  • To monitor problems/complaints highlighted internally and/or externally by queries from Branches, Correspondents and Customers and to ensure speedy and appropriate action is taken.
  • Verifications are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with controls and procedures.
  • Deputise for Country Manager when absent.



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