Lead - Digital Trade Implementation

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
To manage all digital banking initiatives of the bank related to Trade Finance namely to a) create a strategy, b) design / develop products, c) implement & d) deliver such products to clients in a timely and efficient manner

Accountabilities

Strategy
- Develop a strategy and a roadmap for offering digital solutions for Trade Finance products in alignment with the bank’s overall digital strategy.
- Validate and enhance the strategy as per agreed periodicity.

Product Development
- Design & develop products / solutions as per client needs in order to minimize transaction related manual work at both clients’ and bank’s end.
- Manage internal stakeholders to obtain buy-in for product development & roll out.

Implementation
- Manage a team of Implementation Managers who will handle the implementation of ProTrade and affiliated Trade front-end systems to end customers of the bank.
- Maintain customer sign-ups and STP transaction through-put at agreed rates for each financial year.

Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures
- Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders

Self-Management
- Manage self in line with the bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance

Requirements

Minimum Experience
At least 10 years of experience in Trade Finance. Experience in implementation of trade-front end systems either in a client facing role or a technology role is a must.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant specialization

Professional Qualifications
Candidates with MBA or a professional qualification will be preferred

About the Company

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank offering a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate and currency derivatives, Islamic products, project finance, and property management services.