Sr Financial Analyst – Banking Operations
The Banking Operation Division is responsible for the administration of the company’s payment and payment monitoring processes as well as maintaining the company’s banking accounts and agreements. The division also oversees number of company banks related programs and facilitates retail banking services in SAO campuses.
Treasury is seeking a Treasury professional to join our banking operations team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Treasury banking operations and services, with strong a focus on systems, and a deep understanding of Treasury transformation, compliance and regulatory frameworks of the Saudi Arabian & international markets.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily banking operations, day-to-day payments processing including deposits, fund transfers, reconciliation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with local and international standards including Anti-Money laundering (AML) and know-your-customers (KYC) requirements.
- Evaluate and drive continuous improvement of payment processes with respect to Treasury digital transforming (Cash Pooling, Global Treasury, aggerated payments processing).
- Maintain strong relationship with banking partners to streamline processes, resolve issues and negotiate favorable terms.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with banking activities, including fraud prevention and cybersecurity measures.
- Prepare reports on Treasury operations, performance and key-metrics to support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain banking master database for all bank accounts under the group.
- Support internal departments and group with new products development and implementations, and general Treasury/banking services inquiries.
- Develop, review and negotiate Bank Account opening with financial institutions for the group.
- Develop and review banking agreements in addition to ISDA master agreements, SLAs, MA-CUG and others.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
Professional certifications (CFA, CPA and CTP).
Proficiency in Finance and Treasury software and systems, with strong understanding of SAP and SWIFT messaging standards and electronic banking platforms.
12-15 years’ Treasury experience back-end corporate treasury operations.
Understanding of the Oil & Gas sector – a focus on Treasury operations is preferable.
Understanding of Shariah Compliant Business Banking.
Understanding of digital transformation in banking and corporate Treasury.
Ability to coach staff in developing analytical skills and managing project delivery.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and excellent presentation skills.
Willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia?
Are you an Australia or New Zealand native; or are you currently living/working in Australia or New Zealand?