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Financial Institution Branch Manager

149914 · Sedentary Next-day ready
Career data Close match

Financial risk specialists analyse an organisation's financial risk. They research markets and identify threats to the assets and finances of a business, then design plans to limit risk.

Most common salary $83k – $150k
Upper salary up to $207k
Training 0-3 years
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Description

Organises and controls the general operational activities of a branch of a bank, building society, credit union or similar financial institution.

Typical work tasks

  • Plans, organises and co-ordinates budgeting, accounting and expenditure control systems; plans and directs the collection of financial and accounting information and the preparation of budgets, reports and statutory returns; presents budget proposals to governing body, advising on the most effective use of resources and financing of capital expenditure and interpreting implications for business performance and funding; oversees operations of the institution often through subordinates.

Typical work environment

  • Employees typically work indoors in the offices of private organisations.
  • Spends the bulk of their day working in their own office, or in meetings with staff members and contractors.
  • Indoor work areas will be adequately heated and ventilated.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary work with frequent sitting in offices or at meetings.
  • Stands and walks frequently around the workspace.
  • Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a requirement.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching is unlikely to be required.
  • Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects/equipment including pens, calculators and using a keyboard and mouse.
  • Driving is not a significant component of the job.
  • Travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences or to visit other sites operated by the business or organisation.
  • Mental skills necessary include communication, interpersonal, negotiation, financial, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 2
Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Bank/specialist manager: internal-promotion via experience, financial-adviser registration may apply (not core) = may_be_required; next_day_ready corrected to true per formula.

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.