Job Description

Middle Office Manager - Banking Operations Transformation - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Middle Office Manager role with Achieve Group in Dubai supports a well-established multinational bank with a strong APAC presence. This position focuses on driving new business initiatives, restructuring administrative and middle office operations, and bridging front office, custody, and back office teams to ensure efficient execution, regulatory compliance, and scalable operating models.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Banking
Function: Management General
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end middle office processes for new banking products, including SOPs and SLAs
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives to automate workflows, reduce risk, and improve turnaround times
• Drive departmental change by coordinating system enhancements, migrations, and UAT with IT and head office teams
• Partner with treasury on deposit pricing, FTP management, and approval of client pricing aligned with liquidity and risk considerations
• Govern instruction processing for interbank placements and settlements, ensuring robust maker-checker controls for SWIFT messaging
• Oversee institutional client onboarding, KYC and AML processes, including complex structures and regulatory questionnaires
• Monitor financial institution credit limits, counterparty exposure, and collateral requirements
• Track trade and settlement lifecycles, identify exceptions, and implement early risk indicators
• Ensure custody operations and agreements comply with local and head office regulatory frameworks
• Act as the primary liaison with head office on operational and regulatory matters
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and submissions to supervisory authorities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Law, or Business Administration
• Minimum of five years of experience in banking middle office, operations, or product control within a global financial institution
• Proven experience in business setup or operational restructuring with measurable process or team build-out outcomes
• Strong understanding of SWIFT standards, banking regulations, and AML and CFT requirements
• High learning agility with the ability to quickly grasp new systems, products, and regulations
• Strong leadership and coordination skills in a cross-functional and matrix environment

Skills Set

• Banking middle office operations
• Business architecture and process transformation
• Deposit pricing and treasury coordination
• Client onboarding and KYC AML oversight
• SWIFT messaging and controls
• Regulatory compliance and audit support
• Stakeholder and head office coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in operational transformation within a global bank
• Exposure to front-to-back banking operations and regulatory engagement
• High-impact role supporting business growth and new product initiatives
• Collaborative and professional banking environment
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience

About the Company
Achieve Group is a trusted recruitment and talent advisory firm supporting leading global banks and financial institutions. Based in Dubai, Achieve Group partners with organizations that value operational excellence, regulatory discipline, and strategic growth across their regional banking platforms.
Job Title Middle Office Manager - Banking Operations Transformation - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Middle Office Manager - Banking Operations Transformation - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Middle Office Manager role with Achieve Group in Dubai supports a well-established multinational bank with a strong APAC presence. This position focuses on driving new business initiatives, restructuring administrative and middle office operations, and bridging front office, custody, and back office teams to ensure efficient execution, regulatory compliance, and scalable operating models.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Banking
Function: Management General
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end middle office processes for new banking products, including SOPs and SLAs
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives to automate workflows, reduce risk, and improve turnaround times
• Drive departmental change by coordinating system enhancements, migrations, and UAT with IT and head office teams
• Partner with treasury on deposit pricing, FTP management, and approval of client pricing aligned with liquidity and risk considerations
• Govern instruction processing for interbank placements and settlements, ensuring robust maker-checker controls for SWIFT messaging
• Oversee institutional client onboarding, KYC and AML processes, including complex structures and regulatory questionnaires
• Monitor financial institution credit limits, counterparty exposure, and collateral requirements
• Track trade and settlement lifecycles, identify exceptions, and implement early risk indicators
• Ensure custody operations and agreements comply with local and head office regulatory frameworks
• Act as the primary liaison with head office on operational and regulatory matters
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and submissions to supervisory authorities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Law, or Business Administration
• Minimum of five years of experience in banking middle office, operations, or product control within a global financial institution
• Proven experience in business setup or operational restructuring with measurable process or team build-out outcomes
• Strong understanding of SWIFT standards, banking regulations, and AML and CFT requirements
• High learning agility with the ability to quickly grasp new systems, products, and regulations
• Strong leadership and coordination skills in a cross-functional and matrix environment

Skills Set

• Banking middle office operations
• Business architecture and process transformation
• Deposit pricing and treasury coordination
• Client onboarding and KYC AML oversight
• SWIFT messaging and controls
• Regulatory compliance and audit support
• Stakeholder and head office coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in operational transformation within a global bank
• Exposure to front-to-back banking operations and regulatory engagement
• High-impact role supporting business growth and new product initiatives
• Collaborative and professional banking environment
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience

About the Company
Achieve Group is a trusted recruitment and talent advisory firm supporting leading global banks and financial institutions. Based in Dubai, Achieve Group partners with organizations that value operational excellence, regulatory discipline, and strategic growth across their regional banking platforms.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required