Operation and Service Manager

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking an Operation and Service Manager (UAE National) to lead branch operations in AUH Central Region. You will oversee cash handling, transaction approvals, staff management, and service delivery while ensuring compliance with ADIB policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes sales support for deposits, cards, and financing, with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficient operations. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of products and services offered by ADIB.
• Knowledge of branch operations and back office functions.
• Knowledge of ADIB policies and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of all Central Bank of UAE regulations.
• Computer skills.
• Strong written and spoken English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle branch operations: review, control and approval of transactions.
• Approve cash and teller operations within authorized limits.
• Supervise staff and coordinate service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ADIB policies, procedures and SLAs.
• Monitor queue times and customer flow to maintain service levels.
• Drive sales of ADIB deposits, cards, and other services while maintaining service quality.

Skills

ADIB products

Branch operations

ADIB policies

Central Bank UAE regs

Computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

Job description

Role : Operation and Service Manager (UAE National)
Location : AUH Central Region
Role Purpose:

Handling the branch operations – Review, control & approval, Sales and business acquisition, Management of service delivery and Staff Management and Coordination.

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Cash Vault - Dual control of branch Vault.
• Providing cash to tellers for daily business transactions, approving daily transactions for remittances and other products, where applicable approving the override of transactions exceeding specified teller limits.
• Managing branch cash as per cash holding limit.
• Process & balance daily inward and outward clearing transactions.
• Reconciliation and review of errors in teller transactions.
• Review and approve work processes documentations and system input reports, accomplished on account of deposit sales and retail & institutional services, by customer service staff.
• Ensure that all customers transactions as per ADIB policies and procedures.
• Sign on behalf of the bank as per the assigned limit.
• Control and supervision of operations work processes for compliance with ADIB’s Credit & Operational Policies & Procedures, thus maintaining an acceptable both internal and external audit rating.
• Conduct surprise check of Branch Vault cash on a monthly basis and reports exceptions if noted, to HO authorities.
• Facilitating and implementing work process improvements.
• Interact with customers for sale of ADIB’s deposit, Finance, Cards & Takaful products by ensuring service efficiency and by adherence to best service standards.
• Monitor the sales performance of CROs.
• Generation of new business via out marketing calls and in- branch contacts through “Open door policy” in meeting customers.
• Setting and monitoring sales plans for the branch and sales staff as per forecast.
• Coaching of all sales staff to increase sales productivity and cross selling.
• Monitor branch service standards for customer satisfaction.
• Getting ad-hoc customer feedback.
• Ensure service level agreements (SLA) with internal and external customers are in place, followed and are frequently calibrated for continuous improvement.
• Observation of queue time and length and taking action as needed to capacities serving counters and or managing customer traffic.
• Maintain staff morale and relationship.
• Observe, coach /train and counsel staff towards expected behaviors.
• Identify training developments needs for staff and ensure that these are met as per schedules.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

1. Knowledge of products and services offered by ADIB
2. Knowledge of branch operations and back office functions
3. Knowledge of ADIB policies and systems
4. Thorough Knowledge of all the Regulations issued by Central Bank of UAE
5. Computer skills
6. Communication and presentation skills- both Written and Oral (In English)

Previous experience required (if any)

1. Knowledge of Retail Banking products, processes, and policies
2. 4-5 years of banking experience (UAE banking experience preferred) or retail sales experience
3. Computer literacy and tech-savviness
4. Self-starter with excellent time-management skills
5. Active coach and mentor to junior employees