Assistant Branch Manager - 6-Month FTC

Location: City of London Branch Salary: £32,000 per annum Department: Retail Branch Operations Reports to: Area Branch Manager (with a dotted line to Head of Operations)

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, customer-focused Assistant Branch Manager to join our City of London branch on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a key operational leadership role, ideal for someone with strong retail banking experience and the confidence to oversee daily branch performance.

As the Area Branch Manager is often engaged in business development and off-site responsibilities, you will frequently lead the branch day-to-day-ensuring operational excellence, managing the Personal Bankers/Cashiers, and maintaining the highest standards of customer service and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Operations & Risk Control

Jointly ensure operational excellence alongside the Area Branch Manager.

Oversee all Personal Bankers/Cashiers in relation to operational performance.

Hold joint custody for cash, valuables, security forms, lockers and key combinations.

Maintain single custody of loan documents and act as second emergency key-holder.

Supervise and authorise cash transactions; monitor all cash department activities.

Ensure AML, KYC, and compliance controls are strictly followed for all transactions.

Record and maintain inventory of security forms.

Authorise debits t...