Central Operations Officer UAE National

Confidential Company; Sharjah, Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the UAE seeks an Operations professional to manage cheque clearing and transfers. You will work with FTS, SWIFT, and BUNA, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. Proficiency with Temenos core banking and related systems is essential.

You will review client onboarding mandates, maintain accounts and cards, and support process improvements. This role requires 3+ years in UAE banking operations and a solid grasp of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Banking, Economics or Finance.
• At least 3 years of UAE banking experience in Operations.
• Understanding of regulatory, retail, and corporate credit requirements.
• Working knowledge of banking applications.

Responsibilities

• Process inward and outward cheque clearing with accuracy.
• Process transfers on FTS, SWIFT and BUNA.
• Use ICCS and Image Cheque Clearing System for transactions and improvements.
• Gain expertise in FTS, SWIFT, BUNA, WPS and DDA.
• Review mandates for client onboarding and maintenance.
• Handle operations related to cheque books, cards and accounts.
• Act as backup for operations functions and learn other areas.

Skills

Cheque Clearing

SWIFT Transactions

Temenos Core

Regulatory Knowledge

UAT Testing

Banking Applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Banking/Economics/Finance

Tools

ICCS System

Image Cheque Clearing System

FTS System

SWIFT

BUNA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process all inward and outward clearing cheques within stipulated cut-off time with zero errors.
• Process inward and outward transfers on FTS system, SWIFT, and BUNA.
• Use ICCS system and Image Cheque Clearing System to process transactions and propose process improvement ideas.
• Gain expertise in processing FTS, SWIFT, BUNA, WPS and DDA based transactions.
• Review mandate files and update the system for client onboarding and maintenance.
• Handle all operational tasks related to cheque book, credit cards, debit cards, and account maintenance.
• Act as backup for all functions in Operations, gaining knowledge in other areas of the unit.
• Understand sanction approval terms and process only if relevant approvals are obtained.
• Have end-to-end working knowledge of Temenos core banking system.
• Coordinate with CBUAE IT and other departments to ensure completion of assigned processes.
• Review all transactions to ensure adherence to bank policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports related to Central Operations.
• Process all transactions with minimal supervision.
• Support and participate in UAT testing and process improvement plans.
• Follow and adhere to all guidelines, policies, and procedures of the department and the bank.
• Ensure proper audit trails are submitted on inquiries and comments are provided to the manager for review.
• Ensure adherence and awareness of privacy requirements and practices.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Banking, Economics, or Finance.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the UAE banking sector, specifically in Operations.
• Expertise in understanding and interpreting regulatory, retail, and corporate credit approvals/requirements.
• Working knowledge of banking applications.