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Victor Silavwe

Victor Silavwe

Lusaka

Summary

Senior Financial Services Executive experienced in retail banking, channel operations, and national sales management. Achieved growth through scaling channel footprints, optimizing delivery models, and enhancing regional portfolio profitability while managing large multi-functional teams and executing governance frameworks. Focused on driving strategic transformations and leveraging expertise in financial services, digital banking, and risk management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Alternate Channels

First National Bank of Zambia
07.2025 - Current
  • Directed and executed nationwide strategy for self-service delivery (CashPlus Agency Banking, ATMs, ADTs) to expand point-of-presence footprint and optimize cost-to-income ratios. Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, training, and maintenance for CashPlus agents, integrating activation mechanisms and FMCG merchant ecosystem. Managed multi-vendor SLAs (G4S, Armaguard, Necor) and technical controls, ensuring optimum network availability and group forensic compliance. Direct GL reconciliations across all ATM/ADT endpoints to mitigate financial loss and ensure sound operational governance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop strategic banking initiatives.
  • Managed operational budgets and resource allocations effectively.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements in banking operations.

Country/National Sales Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • Led pan-African and national sales initiatives across retail banking segments to achieve target balances across defined asset and liability portfolios.
  • Negotiated and closed high-value Corporate and Commercial (CCIB) MOU and scheme agreements to enhance partnership opportunities.
  • Formulated annual sales forecasts, balanced scorecards, and incentive programs while overseeing campaign execution budgets to align sales strategies with business objectives.
  • Coached regional sales teams, streamlined customer onboarding processes, and established market intelligence frameworks to increase active account bases.
  • Managed a diverse team of sales representatives, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new sales opportunities and customer needs.

Area Sales and Service Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
06.2017 - 11.2022
  • Managed daily sales operations and service delivery for banking products.
  • Oversaw staff training and development to enhance customer service skills.
  • Streamlined cost structures, aligned staffing strategies, and initiated local leadership roadshows to enhance team capacity and performance.
  • Coordinated marketing initiatives to promote financial services and products.
  • Oversaw P&L, service delivery, audit compliance, and credit monitoring in branch and ATM networks to ensure operational integrity.

Branch Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Led branch operations, managed client relationships, and achieved sales targets while fostering a sustainable service culture.
  • Led daily branch operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Managed staff schedules to optimize team performance and coverage.
  • Developed training programs for new employees to enhance skills and knowledge.

Branch Head (Mkushi, Kapiri Mposhi & Chirundu)

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
09.2010 - 05.2015
  • Scaled Mkushi branch loan book by 200% and increased Kapiri Mposhi branch profitability by 900% through aggressive customer acquisition and cost management.
  • Directed branch operations, managed relationships, and delivered sales targets while enhancing service culture.
  • Achieved Green Audit ratings and secured top-tier performance accolades through commitment to excellence.
  • Achieved Green Audit ratings and consistently earned top-tier performance accolades.

Branch Coordinator

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Maintained system functionalities to ensure seamless branch operations.
  • Conducted monthly self-audits to uphold performance standards.
  • Recorded green audit at Mkushi branch, identifying areas for sustainability improvement.
  • Acted in absence of branch manager, ensuring uninterrupted leadership.
  • Analyzed systems reports to identify and resolve operational issues.
  • Received multiple 'Star' and 'A-Performer' ratings for outstanding performance.

Retail Support

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
04.2007 - 08.2008

Facilitated communication as the main point of contact between HQ and branch, aligning operations.

Processed cheques for financial operations to ensure timely payments. systematically to support financial operations.

Executed instruction processing for accurate account reconciliations and timely cheque processing.

Oversaw petty cash issuance and custodial duties, maintaining strict adherence to financial protocols.

Customer Service Advisor

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
10.2005 - 03.2007

Resolved customer complaints through effective communication strategies.

  • Assisted customers with account inquiries and transaction issues.
  • Provided customer support for banking services and products.
  • Cash receipt and payments, Resolved customer queries, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty, Inter Bank cheque clearing, Facilitated account opening for clients, streamlining onboarding process, Managed loan processing for timely approvals and Managed query and complaint resolution.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Studies

UNICAF (Suffolk University)
United Kingdom
01-2026

Degree Business Management and Administration -

CIC
United Kingdom
01-2018

Advanced Diploma in Banking and Financial Services -

ZIBFS
Lusaka, Zambia
01-2017

Professional Diploma in Banking and Financial Services -

ZIBFS
Lusaka, Zambia
01-2016

Certificate in Financial Services Management -

IFS School of Finance
United Kingdom
01-2008

International Diploma in Business Management and Administration -

CIC
United Kingdom
01-2006

Grade Twelve (12) GCE O -

Serenje Boys Technical School
Zambia
01-2003

Level Certificate -

Chisamba Basic School
Zambia
01-2000

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Alternate Channel Strategy, National Sales Management, Agency Banking (CashPlus), Ecosystem Development

Operational Excellence: ATM/ADT Network Management, SLA & Vendor Management, Cost-to-Income Optimization, Internal Audit & Compliance

Financial & Risk Control: Revenue Optimization, Portfolio Growth (Assets/Liabilities), Credit Risk Monitoring, GL Reconciliations

Stakeholder & People Management: Performance Management, Cross-Segment Collaboration, High-Volume Onboarding, Executive Presentations

  • Financial analysis
  • Revenue optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management

Nrc

230440/13/1

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/24/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Zambian
  • Marital Status: Married

Forenames

Victor

Other Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinker with commercial acumen
  • Highly analytical and result oriented
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capability
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills
  • Adaptable and innovative
  • Able to work effectively under pressure
  • Highly dependable and self motivated

Timeline

Senior Manager Alternate Channels

First National Bank of Zambia
07.2025 - Current

Country/National Sales Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
11.2022 - 06.2025

Area Sales and Service Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
06.2017 - 11.2022

Branch Manager

First National Bank of Zambia
06.2015 - 06.2017

Branch Head (Mkushi, Kapiri Mposhi & Chirundu)

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
09.2010 - 05.2015

Branch Coordinator

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
09.2008 - 08.2010

Retail Support

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
04.2007 - 08.2008

Customer Service Advisor

Barclays Bank of Zambia Ltd
10.2005 - 03.2007

Master of Business Administration - Business Studies

UNICAF (Suffolk University)

Degree Business Management and Administration -

CIC

Advanced Diploma in Banking and Financial Services -

ZIBFS

Professional Diploma in Banking and Financial Services -

ZIBFS

Certificate in Financial Services Management -

IFS School of Finance

International Diploma in Business Management and Administration -

CIC

Grade Twelve (12) GCE O -

Serenje Boys Technical School

Level Certificate -

Chisamba Basic School
Victor Silavwe