International Integration Specialist

Job description / Role

QNB Group, one of the World's Strongest Bank's and the leading bank in the Middle East and North Africa, is seeking an International Integration Specialist for its Doha office. With Net Profit of US$2.6 billion in 2013, at a growth rate of 13.7%, QNB has witnessed rapid international expansion over the past few years.

QNB Group has a presence in 26 countries and 3 continents, operating across almost 600 locations and has a workforce approaching 14,000 employeesThe role will act as the facilitator and point of contact between international entities (branches/ subsidiaries/ affiliates etc.) and the Head Office departments/units in all matters related to Group Infrastructure. This role is also required to manage significant change management and Integration projects for the Group

Requirements

- Liaise with the respective support functions in the respective international branches/ subsidiaries/ affiliates (viz. IT, HR, Operations, Compliance, Financial Control, Communications, Premises, etc.) to determine the issues faced by them.
- Implement efficiency improvement projects in all middle and back office operations that will ensure better Group wide synergies and faster decision making
- Take necessary actions to prevent overlaps/duplicates in the respective overseas processes.
- Ensure any regulatory issues identified by the overseas entities are timely communicated to the relevant unit(s) within Head Office.
- Ensure renewal of licensing and registration formalities on timely basis as well as renewal of tenancy contracts for rented premises, for the existing overseas operations.
- Evaluate and recommend safety and security features at the overseas locations, in line with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and manage projects to be executed at the overseas locations and help in resolving any scheduling and resource conflicts.
- Prepare/ review policies and procedures of international entities and ensure compliance to QNB norms and standards as well as local laws and regulations.
- Liaise with the respective compliance/ AML and internal audit personnel at the overseas locations and their respective Head Office counterparts for provision of guidance/ advice to the personnel working in such entities on compliance/ audit matters.
- Provide inputs to the GM, International Banking relating to issues that needed to be discussed during the Group Business Development, Group Infrastructure, and Group Human Capital committee meetings.University graduate, MBA (preferred).
- 8-10 years of experience in coordinating the overseas operations of a large-sized bank or a financial institution, of which 3 years in a leadership role/ capacity.

About the Company

QNB Group is the biggest bank in Qatar, and a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa is hiring.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies now extends to more than 30 countries across 3 continents, providing a comprehensive range of products and services. The total number of staff is more than 28,000 operating from over 1200 locations.

QNB will assist you to take charge of your career with rich and varied opportunities to experience different parts of our global business and develop a valuable portfolio of skills and knowledge.