Operations Manager – Islamic Bank

The Role

• Manage and oversee banking operations, including remittances (FTS/SWIFT), WPS, DDS, cheque clearing, manager’s cheques/demand drafts, standing orders, auto sweeps, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Lead account management and compliance process...

The Role
• Manage and oversee banking operations, including remittances (FTS/SWIFT), WPS, DDS, cheque clearing, manager’s cheques/demand drafts, standing orders, auto sweeps, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Lead account management and compliance processes, including account opening/closure, fixed deposits, KYC reviews, documentation follow-ups, static data maintenance, and enforcement of customer confidentiality. • Supervise reporting, audits, and operational controls, preparing month-end and ad hoc reports, performing voucher checks, handling internal/external queries, and maintaining proper filing and archiving. • Drive operational improvements and team management, including UAT testing, monitoring documentation discrepancies, following up on expired licenses/IDs, executing clean-ups, supporting projects, and training staff.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in banking operations at a managerial level. • Strong understanding of CBUAE regulations, Sharia compliance, Islamic banking standards, and banking operational procedures. • Knowledge of transaction processing, accounting/bookkeeping practices, and operational process improvements. • Excellent communication, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure. • Strong command of English (written and spoken)

About the company
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