Sales Assistant Specialist, Transaction Banking

Oman Investment Bank; Muscat; On-site; OMR 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Training & Development

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Relocation allowance

Annual flights for dependants

Job summary

Oman Investment Bank in Muscat seeks a Sales Assistant Specialist - Transaction Banking to support a growing corporate client portfolio. The role centers on FX transactions with expansion into Trade Finance products, demanding strong numerical and communication skills.

Responsibilities include servicing client inquiries, processing FX deals, and supporting LC, BG, and documentary collections. Collaboration across teams and maintaining comprehensive records are essential for regulatory audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant banking or financial markets experience, with client-facing exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in servicing the existing corporate and institutional client portfolio, handling daily requests, inquiries, and high transaction volumes.
• Assist with client FX transactions.
• Support clients across Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, and Product teams to address issues and expedite resolutions.
• Prepare transaction volume reports, client activity summaries, and management updates.
• Maintain complete and accurate transaction and client records for audit and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

English proficiency

Arabic desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Oman Investment Bank is creating a new benchmark for investment banking in the region. Backed by the Government of Oman and guided by internationally experienced professionals, we are building a leading corporate investment bank that connects local opportunity with global markets. As part of our growth journey, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals who are driven by excellence, innovation and impact. Joining Oman Investment Bank means becoming part of a purpose-led organisation that is helping to deliver the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 while offering exceptional opportunities for professional development, international exposure and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities:

The Sales Assistant Specialist - Transaction Banking will support the team in managing and servicing the bank's existing corporate and institutional client portfolio. The role will primarily focus on FX transactions, with increasing involvement in Trade Finance products as the business develops. The role must combine strong mathematical aptitude with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage demanding workloads and tight deadlines.

Client Service & Transaction Operations

• Support the team in servicing the existing corporate and institutional client portfolio, handling daily requests, inquiries, and high transaction volumes.
• Assist with client FX transactions.
• Support clients across Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections.

Relationship Management & Business Development

• Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, and Product teams; accelerate operational issues and client concerns appropriately.
• Assist in managing and developing client relationships, negotiating the terms of business and enhancing the service solution.

Reporting, Compliance & Record Keeping

• Prepare transaction volume reports, client activity summaries, and management updates, and perform financial analysis.
• Maintain complete and accurate transaction and client records, including onboarding files for audit and regulatory purposes.

Market & Sector Expertise

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of market practices, regulatory developments, and competitive offerings across the GCC, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and CIS.
• Assist your management in building segment-specific propositions for high-priority industries (e.g., agriculture, fertilizers, metals and mining, real estate, tourism, FMCG etc).

Team & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in preparing for and representing the bank at client meetings, regional industry forums, and transaction banking conferences by compiling briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up action items.

Requirements:

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

Experience

• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience in banking, financial markets, Treasury, FX sales, Transaction Banking, or Trade Finance.
• Client-facing banking experience and strong quantitative academic performance are advantages.

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Excellent numerical aptitude and mathematical accuracy (essential).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to learn banking products and financial markets quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with corporate clients.
• Professional client-service approach; English fluency, with Arabic highly desirable.
• Clear long-term career ambition in banking and financial markets.
• Ownership, initiative, resilience, adaptability, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when business requirements demand.

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• In addition, expatriate employees will receive a relocation allowance and annual return flights for themselves and their eligible dependants