AAH - Gold Loan - Ananthapur KR

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Job Description: Associate Area Head (AAH) – Gold Loan
Location: Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh
Department: Gold Loan Business
Reporting To: Area Head – Gold Loan
Job Summary
The Associate Area Head (AAH) – Gold Loan will be responsible for supporting business growth, branch operations, portfolio management, and team performance across the assigned territory. The role requires close coordination with Branch Managers to achieve business targets, maintain portfolio quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver superior customer service.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Growth & Market Development
Drive Gold Loan business growth across branches within the assigned territory.
Support achievement of disbursement, portfolio, revenue, and profitability targets.
Identify local business opportunities and develop market penetration strategies.
Enhance customer acquisition through branch activities, referrals, and local campaigns.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to increase market share.
Branch Management & Team Leadership
Manage and guide Branch Managers and branch teams across the territory.
Conduct regular branch visits to review business, operations, and service quality.
Ensure optimum manpower utilization and productivity across branches.
Coach and mentor teams to improve sales performance and customer engagement.
Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and customer focus.
Portfolio Quality & Risk Control
Monitor branch-level portfolio health and asset quality.
Ensure timely collections and control of overdue and auction cases.
Implement measures to reduce delinquency and maintain portfolio standards.
Ensure adherence to gold appraisal, storage, and release procedures.
Identify and mitigate operational and business risks.
Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Conduct periodic operational reviews and process audits.
Ensure closure of audit observations within defined timelines.
Maintain high standards of operational efficiency and process discipline.
Monitor customer service quality and grievance resolution.
Stakeholder Management
Maintain relationships with key customers, local influencers, and business associates.
Coordinate with Operations, Risk, HR, Finance, and other support teams.
Support marketing initiatives and branch-level promotional activities.
Handle escalations and provide timely resolutions for business and customer concerns.
MIS & Performance Monitoring
Review branch performance reports and MIS on a regular basis.
Analyze business gaps and initiate corrective action plans.
Track key performance metrics and provide updates to the Area Head.
Ensure timely submission of business and operational reports.
Desired Candidate ProfileEducation
Graduate in any discipline.
MBA or Post-Graduation preferred.
Experience
5 to 8 years of experience in Gold Loan, NBFC, Banking, or Financial Services.
Minimum 2 years of experience in branch management or territory handling.
Strong exposure to Gold Loan business operations and portfolio management.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Good understanding of Gold Loan products and operations.
Business development and customer acquisition skills.
Portfolio monitoring and risk management expertise.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in MIS reporting and business analytics.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Gold Loan portfolio growth.
Business target achievement.
Customer acquisition and retention.
Branch productivity and profitability.
Portfolio quality and delinquency control.
Audit and compliance adherence.
Team development and employee engagement.
Customer service and satisfaction levels.
Span of Control
Branch Managers
Assistant Branch Managers
Relationship Officers
Branch Operations Executives

Work arrangement
No