Associate Operations Manager WFO

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Operations Manager to maintain high-quality operational standards and ensure compliance with Sharia guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of banking experience, including work in syndication and agency operations. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of products, authorizing transactions, and ensuring smooth operational efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree in Banking or Accounting.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of Banking experience in Finance origination and after sales service.
• Experience in Syndication and Agency operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Islamic financing products ensuring operational accuracy.
• Authorize SWIFT messages for local and foreign currency payments.
• Ensure timely RCSA submission to maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team Work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master/Bachelor Degree in Banking and Accounting

Job description

Role

Associate Operations Manager - WFO

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose

Maintain tight and high quality Operational and Administrative controls

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a centralized portfolio of Islamic financing and Sharia-compliant products ensuring operational accuracy and compliance.
• Scrutinize / Manage facility transaction documents to ensure alignment with sanction terms Sharia guidelines and ADIBs financing policies before disbursement.
• Ensure accurate profit calculations and proper execution of transaction documents in accordance with internal policies and Sharia principles.
• Authorize SWIFT messages for local and foreign currency payments and outward remittances ensuring timely and secure fund transfers.
• Address daily operational matters with branches and internal units ensuring smooth transaction flow and issue resolution.
• Ensure quarterly Quality Testing and timely RCSA submission to ORCA maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.
• Review product workflows periodically and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and support automation initiatives.
• Assist in distributing tasks among staff support international branches and ensure leave planning is done without impacting business continuity.
• Support departmental budgeting activities and contribute to employee performance appraisals and development planning.
• Report significant deviations to the Department Head and follow up with business units on transactional discrepancies.
• Promote awareness of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) provisions and collaborate with the BCP Coordinator to ensure team preparedness and operational resilience.
• Familiar with Syndication and Agency operation. Experience in Syndication and mega deals together with complex structured product process till e2e.
• Ensure enhancement and maintenance of internal controls to reduce/Control and to improve the operation standards.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient work performance of assigned employees including carrying out performance evaluation process.
• Streamlining of Wealth Management product e2e operation.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• Leadership/Team Wok/Good Communication skills/Highly organized.
• Master/Bachelor Degree in Banking and Accounting.

Qualifications

6-8 years of Banking experience in the Finance origination and after sales service including Syndication and Agency operations.

Required Experience: Manager