QNB1494 - Operations Payment Officer

  • Business Unit
    QNB - Saudi Arabia
  • Division
    Operations
  • Department
    Operations
  • Country
    Saudi Arabia
  • Closing Date
    31-Dec-2016
About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Role Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of outward and inward remittance requests including salary transfers, process clearing and collections activities(inward/outward) and post-dated cheques (PDCs) for the Group’s retail, corporate and governmental entities/clientele.   In doing so, the incumbent will adhere to the approved policy/procedures and related processes in place for processing
Role Description
Perform daily balancing of the related suspense/ transit accounts used for processing outward/ inward remittance requests and notifying the Manager Banking Operations of long outstanding transactions that have not yet been cleared for initiation of timely follow-up in this regard, and thereby help avoid any losses to the Group on account of such transactions. Provide adequate and efficient remittance processing, bulk processing services (i.e. clearing/collection, salary transfers, post-dated cheques (PDC’s) to internal customers including QNB domestic branches and thereby help them serve external customers including retail/corporate and government customers in a more efficient manner, resulting in increased external customer satisfaction levels
 Adhere to the established processes and controls (automated/ manual) to prevent/ detect the transfer of funds to/ from potentially suspect countries, banks, individuals, entities to ensure compliance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) rules/ regulations.
​Adhere to the existing and approved policies/ procedures pertaining to processing of outward/ inward remittances and applicable Central Bank regulations in this regard.
​Ensure any suspicious transactions identified are timely informed to and discussed with the Head of Corporate Banking or his superior for resolution and if required, reported to the Head of Compliance and Internal Control.
​Constantly strive to reduce/minimize all kinds of errors while processing requests pertaining to the department.
​Ensure all requests received during the day are completely, accurately and timely processed within the prescribed TAT and that any pending items are identified and promptly attended to on the following day.
​Maintain proper and adequate records/documents with respect to all processes pertaining to the department and to ensure the same is in line with the policy/ procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements.
Ensure that duly authorized mandates are received from the corporate/ government clients pertaining to salary transfer requests, along with the respective employee-related information, prior to processing such transactions.
​Ensure efficient, complete and accurate transaction processing, operability of related systems and adherence to established/approved procedures.
​With regards to swift transfers, liaise with the help desk function for resolving SWIFT/tested telex related issues.
​Possess knowledge of developments in fund transfer and SWIFT operations, including but not limited to best practices,
​pertinent legal requirements and system advancements.
Possess knowledge of developments in bulk processing systems/ operations and collection rules/ regulations
​Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information including information pertaining to fund transfers
​All other ad hoc duties and/or activities related to QNB that management may request of the employee from time to time
Qualifications
 University graduate.
​Minimum 0-2 years of experience in the above related operations or related experience in banking operations.
​Good oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
​Computer literacy and knowledge in MS Office and banking applications.
​Knowledge of the remittance/collection rules/regulations, including pertinent regulatory directives (including AML rules/ regulations) and related best practices.
​Good knowledge of SWIFT related operations, including usage of SWIFT terminals, related codes and operation of tested telex.
​Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
​Detail oriented with good analytical skills
​Professional attitude and demeanor.
​Effective team player and efficient worker.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Passport Copy
  3. KSA ID Copy
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