Case study · JS Bank · Banking

Developing retail banking capabilities at scale: a nationwide learning initiative with JS Bank

A role-based capability initiative for JS Bank's retail banking network, covering four branch roles across Pakistan.

JS Bank retail banking participants with Zest Experience facilitator Zain Goplani
Client
JS Bank
Business unit
Retail Banking
Coverage
Nationwide, Pakistan
Audiences
Universal Tellers, Relationship Managers, Branch Managers, Branch Operations Managers
Year
2022
01

Client and context

JS Bank operates a retail branch network across Pakistan. Every branch depends on several distinct roles, each with its own responsibilities towards customers, colleagues and the business.

02

Organisational need

The bank wanted to develop role-relevant capabilities consistently across its nationwide retail network, recognising that different branch roles need different emphasis.

03

Audience

Four retail banking role groups across Pakistan:

  • Universal TellersFrontline service and transactions.
  • Relationship ManagersCustomer relationships and growth.
  • Branch ManagersBranch leadership and performance.
  • Branch Operations ManagersBranch operations and control.
04

Zest's intervention

A structured, role-based capability and upskilling initiative, rather than a single generic programme, delivered for the four role groups as part of the bank's retail banking competency development.

05

Breadth of the relationship

Across our work with JS Bank, topics have included:

  • Customer-centric communication
  • Winning relationships
  • Influence and inspire leadership
  • Strategic vision
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional intelligence
06

Outputs and outcomes

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