Senior Executive - Banking Operations Unit

Banking
Full Time
Experienced (3 years +)
Published on 16/01/2025
Hybrid

Job Description

Overview

We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of over 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands. 

We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation. 

Duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • assisting the Head of Unit to coordinate workflows to ensure that both internal and external established Service Level Agreements are adhered at all time;
  • ensuring effective communication with Commercial and Finance Departments with a view to provide a good quality level of service internally that translates itself an excellent level of service to clients;
  • general management of activity in the department, contributing towards the accomplishment of the Bank’s mission and strategic objectives;
  • monitoring internal controls;
  • challenging existing policies and procedures and suggesting changes / or improvements; 
  • establishing strategic relationships with other internal and external areas; and
  • suggesting plans and organising complex projects and programmes from a functional integration point of view. 

Competencies and experience

The potential candidate should have a positive attitude, be well-organised, have a strong aptitude to learn, be meticulous and team-oriented.

You must have:

  • a university diploma/degree in Banking, Economics and/or Business Management;
  • sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
  • banking accounting and fundamentals experience, knowledge of banking payment systems (SEPA/S.W.I.F.T./Target2) is considered as an assist;
  • 3 years prior experience in a Banking Operations area of a Financial Institution;
  • ability to be multitasking, target oriented and with good time management skills;
  • an analytical mindset with an eye for detail and process critical thinking.
  • ability to possess an acute eye for detail and works well under pressure; and
  • experience in supervising junior staff members.

What we Offer

  • Ongoing personal development; 
  • Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans; 
  • Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans; 
  • Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants; 
  • Life insurance and personal accident cover; 
  • Free ophthalmic examinations; 
  • Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation; 
  • Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations; 
  • Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews; 
  • €250 annual wellness allowance; 
  • Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40; 
  • Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and 
  • Various corporate discounts. 

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.