What are we looking for?

To lead and drive the New Branch Stabilization Program across PAN India, ensuring newly opened branches achieve targeted productivity, optimal manpower utilization, and business sustainability within defined timelines.

What does the job entail?

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Branch Stabilization Strategy

Design and implement a structured stabilization framework for all new branches across regions

Define time-bound milestones (0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months) for branch performance

Establish standard operating models (SOPs) for branch readiness and ramp-up

2. Program Governance & Execution

Lead the end-to-end New Branch Program across PAN India

Monitor stabilization progress through defined KPIs (manning, productivity, persistency, cost ratios, etc.)

Conduct monthly/quarterly governance reviews with regional teams and senior leadership

Identify risks and drive timely interventions for underperforming branches

3. Manpower Planning & Productivity

Ensure optimal staffing and role clarity for new branches in line witss improvements

6. Performance Review & Continuous Improvement

Conduct regular branch performance reviews and identify gaps vs. benchmarks

Institutionalize best practices and success models across regions





Recommend process improvements and policy interventions for faster stabilization

7. Stakeholder Management

Engage with Zonal/Regional Heads, Business Leaders, and HR Heads for execution alignment

Present insights and updates to senior leadership and HO forums

Ensure robust governance, accountability, and communication cadence

Work Experience

10–15 years of relevant experience in branch operations, sales strategy, distribution, or HRBP roles

Proven experience in handling multi-location operations or large-scale program management

Strong exposure to insurance/banking/financial services industry preferred

Essential Qualification

Strategic thinking and execution excellence

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

Stakeholder management and influencing ability

Program management and governance expertise

Problem-solving and decision-making orientation

High ownership and result-driven mindset

Preferred Skills

% of new branches stabilized within defined timelines

Improvement in branch productivity and break-even timelines

Reduction in early attrition (0–6 months)

Achievement of manning vs. plan and activation targets

Standardization of branch stabilization framework across India

📌 Assistant Vice President - Agency - Business Partner (AVP - New Branch Stabilization) (Mumbai)
🏢 HDFC Life
📍 Mumbai