Operations Manager – Islamic Bank

Job description / Role

Position Title: Operations Manager – Islamic Bank
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 2,100 BHD all-inclusive plus competitive family benefits, allowance, and bonus structure
Job Location: Seef, Bahrain

About the Client:
One of the leading global institutions with strong regional presence across the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan, known for driving innovation in Islamic and corporate banking.

Job Description:
• Support the Head of Operations in delivering high-quality client services, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across departments.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing accurate, timely service, identifying process improvements, reducing risks, and enhancing internal controls.
• Ensure full compliance with Islamic banking policies, corporate procedures, and operational standards, including proper documentation, verification, and adherence to departmental goals.
• Contribute to developing and refining products and processes by sharing best practices, assisting with testing, and recommending enhancements to systems, workflows, and methodologies

• Must have excellent verbal and written English & Arabic communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance or Accounting or any related field; Certifications related to Trade Finance or Banking Operations are added advantage
• At least 8 years' experience in the banking industry with at least 5 years in leading banking organization
• Practical knowledge of SWIFT, SafeWatch, and core banking systems (iMal preferred); strong understanding of international payments, AML/KYC/OFAC/FATF regulations; and solid experience in Trade Finance, Money Market transactions, and NOSTRO/VOSTRO account management.

Salary:
BHD 2,100 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: competitive family benefits, allowance, and bonus structure

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.