Assistant Vice President Operations

About the Role
Discover your opportunity with one of the world’s leading financial groups. This Assistant Vice President Operations position at the Riyadh branch offers the opportunity to be at the heart of banking operations, supporting a diverse range of products and services while collaborating with colleagues across departments and regions. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring seamless transaction processing, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a supportive and inclusive environment. The company is committed to nurturing talent, providing ongoing training opportunities, and fostering growth leadership. This is your chance to join a company renowned for its commitment to people-focused principles and client-centric values.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct and execute all transaction processing within the branch, including Trade Finance Products (Export, Import & Guarantees), Loans (Bilateral, Syndicated, and project finance), Cash Management (account opening, Remittance including SAR clearing and Online Banking), Treasury Products (FX and Money Market), as well as Islamic Finance Products.
• Book and authorize all KSA-based transactions in the core banking system T24 ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Input and authorize SAR payments in SARIE while escalating issues to appropriate channels as needed to maintain smooth operations.
• Ensure timely processing of all regulatory requests received through various platforms within the allowed SLA set by the central bank.
• Escalate incidents and identified risks promptly to the Operations Manager to support risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate actively in Saudi-based governance committees such as Operations’ Risk and Control Committee, Business Continuity Plan Committee, New Product Approval Committee, or any other relevant committee when requested.
• Prepare comprehensive process manuals, workflows, guidelines, and procedures aligned with bank standard procedures to ensure consistency across operations.
• Adhere strictly to requirements set by the Head of KSA Office while preparing and submitting management periodic reports accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with teams to prepare and submit Operations regulatory reporting requirements efficiently.
• Handle internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate information and documentation as needed.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to support the development of the Branch as the best workplace in the organization.
• Carry out additional roles as required when your skillset and experience allow for flexibility within the team.
• Be aware of key risks identified by the ORCC committee and adhere to assigned controls for effective risk management.
• Manage Islamic Finance transactions according to Shariah Compliant policies ensuring ethical standards are maintained.
• Proactively oversee resolution of any audit or self-inspection findings or requirements in a timely manner.
• Respond effectively to Local & Regional Compliance queries demonstrating a thorough understanding of regulations.
• Act as a liaison between London-based Processing Centre for EMEA (PCE), KSA customers, Corporate Banking/Trade Finance/Treasury colleagues facilitating clear communication.
• Ensure all processes and flows are adhered to in line with Head Office guidelines, identifying gaps for immediate address.
• Communicate with ESO escalating system-related incidents while working collaboratively to ensure systems meet BAU requirements for operations.
• Manage junior team members providing on-the-job training (OJT) once available as needed.

What You Bring:

• Must be a Saudi National and an Arabic speaker.
• Experience working within the banking operations field covering areas such as Trade Finance (LCs, LGs, Collections), Treasury products including FX & Money Market transactions, Remittances (SAR clearing), Loans (Bilateral/Syndicated/Project Finance), and Cash Management (account opening/remittance/online banking).
• University Degree or equivalent qualification demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to banking operations.
• Proficiency using T24 core banking system to enable efficient transaction booking/data entry/authorization processes.
• Excellent experience operating SARIE platform for payment input/authorization/escalation purposes within KSA context.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various SWIFT applications supporting secure communications across financial networks.
• Advanced Excel skills allowing for accurate data analysis/report preparation essential for regulatory compliance/audit requirements.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy across all operational tasks, especially under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Exceptional time management skills enabling prioritization of workload according to urgency/responsibility levels set by management/regulatory bodies.
• Outstanding communication skills facilitating clear interactions with colleagues/customers/regulators/auditors both locally and internationally (fluency in English & Arabic essential).
• Demonstrated team working skills contributing positively towards communal goals/supportive leadership/collaborative problem-solving within the organization's inclusive culture.

What Sets This Company Apart:
The company stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions—a company deeply committed to integrity and responsibility alongside professionalism and teamwork. The Riyadh branch embodies these values through its dedication to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels supported by knowledgeable leaders who foster growth through ongoing training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements empower you to balance professional ambitions with personal well-being, while generous pension contributions reflect the company’s investment in your long-term security. The company’s cultural principles—client centricity; people focus; open communication (‘Listen Up Speak Up’); innovation and simplification; ownership and execution—are woven into daily operations ensuring everyone has a voice and opportunity for advancement regardless of background or experience level. By joining the Riyadh branch, you become part of a global network renowned not only for its financial strength but also its commitment towards nurturing talent, building dependable teams, and sharing knowledge across borders. Here, your contributions matter: whether supporting operational excellence, risk control, business continuity, new product approval, audit resolution, compliance queries, system enhancements, or training junior colleagues—you help shape an environment recognized as ‘the best working place’ within the organization worldwide.