Job Description
Finance Jobs. SBM Bank Jobs
Job Purpose
To ensure effective and efficient management of the Trade and Treasury Operations departments by harmonizing all operational functions, systems, and processes. The role is responsible for delivering seamless execution of trade finance, payments, and treasury back-office activities while maintaining high standards of compliance, risk control, and client service. The incumbent will drive operational excellence, support business growth, and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal policy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Financial – 20%
- Ensure 100% revenue collection for all Trade & Treasury Operations products.
- Oversee accurate processing and settlement of treasury deals to prevent operational losses.
- Mitigate financial losses by ensuring robust controls against fraudulent transactions.
Customer Perspective – 20%
- Ensure complete and accurate processing of all Trade & Treasury contracts within SLAs and agreed turnaround times (TATs).
- Resolve customer complaints within defined TATs.
- Maintain zero exceptions or incidents related to customer satisfaction and service charter adherence.
Operational Excellence – 40%
- Monitor and reconcile correspondent accounts (Nostro activity).
- Ensure timely handover to ICT for end-of-day processing, adhering to system cut-off times.
- Coordinate with departments and branches for smooth execution of client instructions.
- Ensure timely filing of regulatory and internal reports.
- Achieve targeted Risk & Audit ratings and ensure prompt closure of findings.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks through effective controls.
- Maintain clean reconciliations within agreed exposure limits.
- Supervise all aspects of Trade & Treasury operations to ensure an error-free environment.
- Resolve complex queries promptly and effectively.
- Ensure timely submission of RCSA reviews and GL reconciliations.
- Foster collaboration across departments to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintain proper maturity schedules for FX/MM deals.
- Enforce due diligence, KYC, and AML procedures to prevent fraud.
- Handle conflict situations effectively to maintain a cohesive work environment.
Risk and Control – 20%
- Ensure safekeeping of all Trade documents within the department.
- Maintain compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, US sanctions, CBK, CMA, RBA).
- Oversee monthly reconciliation schedules and risk attestations.
- Implement and monitor self-risk assessments and internal controls across units.
Key Relationships
- Direct Reports to this Position
- Assistant Manager, Trade, Payments Treasury operations.
- Senior Officers, Trade, Payments & Treasury.
- Officer, Trade, Payments & Treasury.
- Customers of this Position – Trade BD, Credit Department, Treasury, Treasury Operations, all branches and trade clients
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for this Role
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) from an accredited university is an added advantage.
- Professional certifications in treasury operations, trade finance, or custody (e.g., ACI, CISI) are highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of international trade and treasury operations.
- Strong knowledge of global trade finance rules and standards including:
- UCP 600 – Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits
- URDG 758 – Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees
- URR 725 – Uniform Rules for Bank-to-Bank Reimbursements
- URC 522 – Uniform Rules for Collections
- ISBP 745 – International Standard Banking Practice
- ISP98 – International Standby Practices
- Familiarity with prudential guidelines on regulatory returns.
- Hands-on experience with banking systems and reconciliation tools.
Experience
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in banking, with direct exposure to Treasury and Custody operations.
- Proven track record in managing operational teams and delivering results under pressure.
How to Apply
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