Project Manager - Corporate & Transaction Banking | Leading UAE Bank

MEININGER Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead transformative corporate banking solutions. This role involves managing end-to-end project lifecycles across corporate banking channels, focusing on innovative solutions in payments and transaction banking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global transaction banking, corporate cash management, and trade finance. Join a leading bank in the UAE and be a part of driving digital transformation in corporate banking, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and fostering client satisfaction through effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Corporate and Transaction Banking with project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate digital channels and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in corporate banking channels and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and technical integration of banking products.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Corporate Banking Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Business

Certifications in Project Management

Tools

SWIFT

ISO 20022

ERP Integration (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Location: UAE
Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in Corporate and Transaction Banking
Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join a leading UAE bank, specializing in Global Transaction Banking (GTB) and Corporate Banking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in corporate digital channels, cash management, trade finance, and other GTB-related products especially API banking and Host to Host Integration with corporate ERP systems, focusing on driving innovative solutions in corporate banking channels, payments, and transaction banking. You will manage end-to-end project lifecycles and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver transformative corporate banking solutions aligned with ISO 20022 standards and SWIFT protocols.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across corporate banking channels, including corporate mobile banking, corporate internet banking, and host-to-host integrations.
• Product Development & Management: Oversee product lifecycles for corporate cash management, trade finance, and digital corporate channels. Ensure product offerings meet current and future market demands and regulatory standards.
• Corporate Payments and Compliance: Drive projects in the corporate payments domain, ensuring compliance with ISO 20022 standards, SWIFT messaging protocols, and other relevant regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for corporate clients, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors, managing project communications and fostering client satisfaction.
• Technical Integration: Facilitate seamless integration of banking products with corporate clients' systems, focusing on host-to-host and corporate mobile banking solutions.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
• Corporate Channels Strategy: Collaborate with product teams to shape the corporate digital channels strategy, focusing on enhanced user experience, security, and market competitiveness.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Proven background in managing corporate and transaction banking projects, with specific expertise in global transaction banking (GTB), corporate cash management, and trade finance.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with SWIFT, ISO 20022, corporate payments, and host-to-host solutions.
• Corporate Banking Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate digital channels, including internet and mobile banking for corporate clients especially in host to host channels, direct ERP integration between corporates and banks, API banking. Experience with integrating banking systems with ERP's such as SAP, Oracle are desired.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders, including senior executives and corporate clients.
• Product Specialist Skills: Expertise in cash management, corporate payments, and digital channels, with a proactive approach to product innovation and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or relevant banking certifications.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with strong organizational and communication skills tailored to a corporate banking environment.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape corporate banking solutions for one of the UAE's leading banks. If you are passionate about driving digital transformation in corporate banking and have a strong background in GTB, corporate payments, and cash management, we would love to hear from you.