The Tribune

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has announed that the fifth Mentor of the Year award has been given to Edward E. Virgil II, acting manager at Commonwealth Bank’s East Bay Street branch

Mr Virgil joined Commonwealth Bank in April 1997 as a customer service representative, and quickly progressed to his current position.

In his present role he is responsible for, but not limited to, ensuring his team members are knowledgeable of and comply with the Bank’s code of conduct, established policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Mr Virgil also assists with driving the annual strategic plan to grow his branch’s profits, and maximises the contributions of his team members through ongoing day-to-day feedback and coaching.

He has direct responsibility for the employees in the credit department, a role that allows him the opportunity to mentor employees that drive Commonwealth Bank’s bottom line.

BFSB chief executive, Aliya Allen, said the mentoring award will be presented at the 2014 Gala Awards Banquet on November 14.

She said the BFSB looks forward to engaging Mr Virgil as it rolls out the mentoring component of its latest initiative – the Bahamas Millennials Society, a membership-based programme for young professionals within the industry.