Assistant Operation Manager

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC); Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in Doha seeks a Banking Operations professional to handle day-to-day transactions, AML checks, and reporting. You will reconcile accounts, process payments in multiple currencies, and assist in updating internal protocols. Strong English, and Mandarin/Arabic are advantageous.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with senior management to ensure accuracy and efficiency in commercial banking services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CDCS, CSDG, or CAMS certifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Age preferably below 35 years.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions including account opening, remittances and inquiries, loan issuance and repayment, treasury back-office operations, and trade finance transactions (L/G, L/C, Funded Risk Participation).
• Input the transactions into the system and submit them to the Head/Deputy Head of the Banking Department for checking and authorization.
• Carry out AML checks and report any suspicious transactions to the Head of the Banking Department.
• Assist in updating the Bank's commercial banking services regulations and internal protocols.
• Complete daily Nostro and monthly customer account reconciliations and file processed vouchers.
• Communicate with correspondent banks and process payments in all currencies.
• Prepare transaction reports for Senior Management and authorities; analyze operational data for review.
• Assist in updating and optimizing related bank products and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Mandarin/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking/Finance/Business/ Economics

CDCS/CSDG/CAMS certifications

Job description

1. Process transactions including account opening and management, remittances and inquiries, loan issuance and repayment, treasury back-office operations, and trade finance transactions (L/G, L/C, Funded Risk Participation), etc. Input the transactions into the system and submit them to the Head/Deputy Head of the Banking Department for checking and authorization.


2. Strictly follow the requirements of the AML/CFT Manual and Compliance Manual. Carry out AML checks during transaction processing and implement the Bank's AML policy. Report any suspicious transactions to the Head of the Banking Department.


3. Assist in updating the regulations and internal protocols related to the Bank's commercial banking services.


4. Complete the reconciliation of customers' bank accounts on a monthly basis and the Bank's Nostro accounts on a daily basis. Record transactions daily and file the processed transaction vouchers on a regular basis.


5. Communicate with counterparts at correspondent/respondent banks using effective communication skills, and process payments in all currencies.


6. Prepare transaction reports for Senior Management, Head Office, regulatory authorities, and external auditors. Analyze operational data and submit it to the Head of the Banking Department for review.


7. Assist in updating and optimizing the Bank's related products and procedures.

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


• Professional certifications such as CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist), CSDG (Certificate in Specialist Documentary Guarantees), or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) will be considered an advantage.


• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.


• Age preferably below 35 years.


• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.


• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Arabic will be considered a strong advantage.