Branch Out

profitability

What this case is about

Your client is a major retail bank facing declining profits at one specific metropolitan branch. Profits have declined by 20 percent over the last three quarters while revenue has grown steadily. You have been asked to identify the problem causing these declining profits and suggest actionable recommendations to improve the situation.

Objective

Identify the key drivers of the profit decline at the client’s metropolitan branch and recommend changes to improve profitability.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation