This position is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) financial and technical operation of activities, centralized outward remittances operations and AML Swift message screening unit operations for the bank. Responsible for maintaining the business relationship with other corresponding banks in order to receive efficient service for messages acceptance, authorization and authentication. 

  • Ensure the smooth operation of SWIFT financial messaging services within the bank. This includes handling financial messaging for branches, trade, treasury, and the Bahrain office, both inward and outward, within specified timelines. Additionally, supervise the efficient operations of AML Swift message screening to ensure compliance and security measures are met effectively.
  • Annually upgrade the SWIFT message standards (as and when required) and seamlessly integrate them into the system for end users. Enhance centralized outward remittances data processing quality, leading to improved operational efficiency in Straight-Through Processing (STP). Ensure the SWIFT Alliance & Web Platform applications are efficiently managed by the SWIFT team for seamless operations.
  • Supervise on daily SWIFT operations inclusive inquiries, Payment processing, and Investigation. Manage and mitigate operational risks in day to day operations and escalating potential issue immediately. RMA relationship management administration handling for financial authenticated messaging. Providing inward and outward messages in PDF file to all branches and business units daily in time and make services better and safe courier mail cost.
  • Oversee daily SWIFT operations, including inquiries, payment processing, and investigations. Proactively manage and mitigate operational risks in day-to-day activities by promptly escalating potential issues. Skillfully handle RMA relationship management administration for secure financial authenticated messaging. Ensure timely delivery of SWIFT messages to the concerned business units daily.
  • Segregate task responsibilities into two distinct areas: one focusing on ensuring efficient operations and the other on implementing controls for smooth inward and outward traffic handling. Emphasize teamwork to enhance people management practices, fostering a collaborative environment for improved operational efficiency.
  • Achievement of acceptable Internal / External Audit Rating by taking due diligence and follow the procedures as per Regulations defined by SBP and bank’s internal policy
  • Ensure implementation of AML/Compliance policy and perform Due Diligence of all irregular, out of pattern, unusual and suspicious transactions.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years of successful experience in all major areas including credit, foreign trade and operations.
  • Minimum Bachelors, preferably Masters in Business / Management / Marketing / Economics from HEC recognized institute, or reputable foreign institute.

Job Details

Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
10 Years
Apply Before:
Nov 09, 2024
Posting Date:
Oct 08, 2024

Askari Bank Limited

Banking/Financial Services · More than 5000 employees - Karachi

The bank was founded in 1992, and in the 27 years since , our growth and success patterns have far outgrown industry standards. It is a matter of pride for us to be able to offer one of the widest array of products to our customers through our extensive branch network all over the country. Services offered:- Consumer Banking Services Personal Finance Mortgage Finance Business Finance Smart Cash Auto Financing Askari Debit Card Travelers Cheques Value Plus Deposits Profit / Marckup Rates on Products/p

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