What Jobs are available for Treasury Management in Bahrain?

Job ID: 39099

Location: Manama, BH

Area of interest: Operations

Job type: Regular Employee

Work style: Office Working

Opening date: 9 Sept 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Cash Client Journey Payments teams supporting clients and providing operational capabilities to clients across the network.
• Drive constant client input into the client journey to elevate the client experience, and lead the service teams to deliver high quality client interactions with solutions that meet client expectations
• Ensure continual experimentation within the client journey to deliver outcomes that align to the strategy and product backlog
• To direct and control service delivery in relation to Cash Management in the country
• To pro-actively manage risks associated with offering Cash Products, cheque clearing and branches
• Supervise branch staff, including coaching, development and discipline to help meet unit goals, strict adherence to policies and procedures, and to provide exceptional customer service, with staff level based on branch staffing model.
• To create and maintain 'Client Services Oriented' culture / environment where processes are designed in order to bring overall efficiency in operations and at the same time achieve highest level of client satisfaction.

• To benchmark Client service with the market (which includes all appropriate service providers in the service industry) in the Cash business and determine ways of achieving leadership.

• Ensure that the unit is working effectively, that necessary resources are available to the businesses and that costs are regularly reviewed and monitored to prevent waste.

• Ensure that effective business continuity plans and emergency management procedures exist
• Lead projects for various products and mainly Regulatory related projects.
• Ensure all cheques, including returned items (RCMS Clearing Cheques, Inward collection, Outward Collection, In House cheques, PDCs and PDCDs) received into CMO are checked for authenticity and are processed as per customer's instructions.
• Ensure that all internal account reconciliation escalations are addressed on a daily basis and correction entries passed where required eg sundry, erroneous, csa accounts etc

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in payment/remittance space.
• SWIFT payment knowledge – advanced.
• Cheques and clearing experience.
• Analytical skills.
• Fluent in English & Arabic
• Branch Banking Systems
• Customer Support Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Anti-money Laundering Policies and Procedures

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Cash Client Journey Payments teams supporting clients and providing operational capabilities to clients across the network.
• Drive constant client input into the client journey to elevate the client experience, and lead the service teams to deliver high quality client interactions with solutions that meet client expectations
• Ensure continual experimentation within the client journey to deliver outcomes that align to the strategy and product backlog
• To direct and control service delivery in relation to Cash Management in the country
• To pro-actively manage risks associated with offering Cash Products, cheque clearing and branches
• Supervise branch staff, including coaching, development and discipline to help meet unit goals, strict adherence to policies and procedures, and to provide exceptional customer service, with staff level based on branch staffing model.
• To create and maintain 'Client Services Oriented' culture / environment where processes are designed in order to bring overall efficiency in operations and at the same time achieve highest level of client satisfaction.
• To benchmark Client service with the market (which includes all appropriate service providers in the service industry) in the Cash business and determine ways of achieving leadership.
• Ensure that the unit is working effectively, that necessary resources are available to the businesses and that costs are regularly reviewed and monitored to prevent waste.
• Ensure that effective business continuity plans and emergency management procedures exist
• Lead projects for various products and mainly Regulatory related projects.
• Ensure all cheques, including returned items (RCMS Clearing Cheques, Inward collection, Outward Collection, In House cheques, PDCs and PDCDs) received into CMO are checked for authenticity and are processed as per customer's instructions.
• Ensure that all internal account reconciliation escalations are addressed on a daily basis and correction entries passed where required eg sundry, erroneous, csa accounts etc

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in payment/remittance space.
• SWIFT payment knowledge – advanced.
• Cheques and clearing experience.
• Analytical skills.
• Fluent in English & Arabic
• Branch Banking Systems
• Customer Support Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Anti-money Laundering Policies and Procedures

About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together We

• Do the right thing
  and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle,
  continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together,
  we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter,
we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,
  with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off
  including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working
  options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support
  through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture
  to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,
  one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Profile Description
Standard Chartered Bank

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensure compliance with all local and international accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing financial expertise and support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the finance department.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management frameworks and policies.
• Oversee the identification, measurement, and monitoring of financial risks across the organization.
• Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to assess the impact of adverse market conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including hedging and capital allocation.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on financial risk issues to senior management.
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team.
• Stay abreast of evolving financial markets, economic trends, and regulatory changes.
• Utilize advanced analytics and quantitative methods for risk assessment.
• Communicate complex risk information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience in financial risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
• Proven experience in managing market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank).
• Expertise in financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and risk management software.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote, international work environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management strategies and policies.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Lead and mentor the financial risk management team.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Advise senior management and the board on risk-related matters.
• Foster a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization.