Senior Operations Officer -KSA

Bank of Jordan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced banking professional to supervise team performance, process transactions, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree and has at least 5 years of experience in banking, emphasizing teamwork and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in banking.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Full knowledge of the policies and procedures governing the work.

Responsibilities

• Set unit objectives with staff and manage performance.
• Process and verify incoming/outgoing transfers.
• Approve transactions within delegated authority.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administrative sciences, banking, or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Set unit objectives with staff, supervise and evaluate performance, monitor attendance, manage leaves, and develop team skills to maintain service quality.
• Review and approve account openings, data updates, e-services, authorizations, and standing instructions; ensure compliance with requirements and blacklist checks.
• Oversee deposit linking, renewals, and cancellations per approved procedures.
• Process and verify incoming/outgoing transfers, complete correspondent bank details, and monitor SWIFT/Speed messages.
• Prepare and review correspondence to/from external entities (e.g., courts, tax authorities).
• Handle customer transactions and inquiries on letters of credit, bills, and guarantees, ensuring timely resolution.
• Approve letters of credit, bills, and guarantees in all stages per work procedures.
• Verify credit approvals and ensure transactions meet facility conditions.
• Review and approve guarantee/SWIFT texts or escalate for higher approval.
• Manage notifications/amendments to guarantees, bills, and letters of credit, coordinating with clients.
• Notify insurance companies of coverage details/amendments and secure original policies.
• Coordinate with compliance/risk teams for high-risk or prohibited-country transactions.
• Approve granting, discounting, and related credit facility entries, including guarantees and ceilings.
• Safeguard bank rights by ensuring accurate entry of all credit facility transactions and guarantees.
• Draft and review approval/notification letters for credit decisions.
• Process mortgage release requests after confirming no outstanding obligations.
• Correct deficiencies in audited transactions and update branches via the system.
• Verify daily transaction files, correct errors, and coordinate with departments.
• Review and process cheques, escalate issues, and manage clearinghouse duties when needed.
• Prepare periodic reports for the central bank and management.
• Approve daily reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Review treasury operations per approved procedures.
• Approve transactions within delegated authority.
• Maintain organized storage of documents for easy retrieval and compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in administrative sciences, banking, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking.
• Proficiency in English.
• Computer literacy and ability to work with applied systems.
• Full knowledge of the policies and procedures governing the work and their internal and external updates.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others.
• Supervisory and administrative skills.
• Speed and accuracy in task completion.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Teamwork spirit.
• Ability to work under pressure.