Company: RAKBANK
Location: Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-time
Description:
RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was founded in 1976 and is one of the oldest banks in the UAE. The Bank operates within retail and corporate banking, offering a range of services including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management
In the recent years, the Bank has achieved significant milestones which includes being named as one of the world’s best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and was awarded UAE’s SME Bank of the year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards. The Bank has been successful in achieving the highest profitability and lowest cost of risk since 2015. It has also seen significant growth in its acquiring business, card spending, and business loans
Being on a transformational journey, in partnership with Honeywell, RAKBANK has also taken steps towards sustainability by reducing its overall energy consumption
We are a… diverse team comprising of over 3,000 employees from across 58 countries. We make conscious efforts to build talented and diversified teams and encourage people to develop their full potential. We are committed to providing a working environment that promotes work-life balance, career development, recognition and security for the future
In line with our strategy, a major part of our transformation journey is to future proof our bank and establish ourselves as a ‘Digital bank with human touch’, for our customers
So join us in co-creating the future of RAKBANK!
What You Will Be Doing
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and optimizing the performance of the trade finance process and related activities.
• Lead overall activities within trade finance – documentary trade. Role holder will ensure timely, and quality services are provided to both internal and external customers through customer-focused operations to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Lead a group of multiple processes, supporting customer fulfilment for trade finance activities.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, including letter of credits, LC confirmations, document scrutiny, payments, discounting and trade finance related process. Effective Problem-Solving capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Trade Finance operations and products.
• Monitor key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. Suggest and implement necessary changes.
• Develop cross skilling, to foster an environment of adaptability and continuous learning.
• Ensure proactive steps are taken to reallocate resources, ensuring stability and consistent service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant banking laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage the various operational risks within laid down procedures. identify potential risks areas and implement the proposed solutions.
• Functions within the framework and boundaries of the Banks policies
• Collaborate with executive leadership to make strategic decisions impacting the organization’s financial well-being.
• Oversee daily operations related to customer service and fulfillment.
• Develop and implement service quality standards and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory standards.
• Address escalated customer issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive customer satisfaction.
What You Should Have
• Ability to motive and create a high-performance work environment
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What We Are Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or other advanced degrees are preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in back-office processes within the banking industry.
• Minimum of 2 years in leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
• Certification in Risk Management or Compliance is a plus.
What’s In It For You
• Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
• Provision of medical care plan for your family and you
• Comprehensive Life insurance plan
• Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
• Career development and growth opportunities by design
• Work with the best minds in the field
• Get opportunities to bring your whole-self to the organization and perform to your best
Source: LinkedIn
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