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Branch Manager, Branch Banking
Role summary
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The Branch Manager leads daily branch operations, customer service, sales performance and staff development. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience, several years in retail banking, strong knowledge of banking products and regulations, and proven people-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to grow deposits and lending relationships, maintain high service standards, manage operational and compliance risks, coach employees, resolve customer issues and achieve business targets. Strong communication, leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers are essential.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 6,200+ a month in banking at 23, more with age (6,600 from January 2027), plus 40 COMPASS points for pay, degree, nationality mix and local hiring.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: You score 0 nationality points when your nationality is 25% or more of the firm's professionals and managers; the job is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Employment Pass eligibility. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Banking jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is one of Southeast Asia’s largest financial institutions, headquartered in Singapore. Established in 1932, it provides retail and business banking, wealth management, insurance, investment banking and transaction banking services across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater China and other markets. The bank serves individuals, small businesses, large corporations and institutional clients through branches, digital channels and specialist teams. OCBC is known for its strong Singapore franchise, broad regional network and investment in digital banking and technology. Its Singapore operations offer careers in branch banking, relationship management, risk, technology, operations, finance and corporate banking. Employees generally work in a structured, regulated environment where customer service, responsible banking, sales performance, collaboration and compliance are important.