Assistant Manager, Treasury Ops-Core Banking (Mashreq Global Network Pakistan)

The Assistant Manager, Treasury Operations – Core Banking Program, will lead the delivery of a next-generation Core Banking platform for Mashreq. This role involves end-to-end management of the program, from initiation through implementation across six geographies. The individual will ensure timely completion while maintaining seamless business-as-usual operations and driving automation and compliance throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex projects to implement the core banking upgrade within Treasury Operations, ensuring a structured and documented approach with minimal disruption to daily activities.
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams across business units and geographies to drive program success.
- Ensure high revenue impact by optimizing automation and reducing manual interventions.
- Identify and address compliance and risk implications related to the program.
- Conduct thorough business and technical analysis to minimize customizations and promote global consistency.
- Deliver optimal levels of automated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for operations.
- Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement robust project governance to oversee operational activities and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and budgets.
- Manage project milestones effectively to achieve successful Go-Live events in all targeted countries, minimizing unplanned customer, operational, and financial impacts.
- Control program scope rigorously, analyzing and incorporating approved change requests as necessary.
- Coordinate health check reviews and ensure comprehensive testing phases are completed before implementation.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all processes and changes for future reference.
- Adapt program management methodologies to align with an Agile working model.
- Develop and mentor talent specializing in the new core banking platform to serve as subject matter experts within the group.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree with 10-15 years of diverse banking experience.
- Proven project management knowledge or certification, or equivalent practical experience.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively.
- Experience managing cross-border teams and collaborating across multiple functions including Country Operations, Centralized Operations, Business, and Technology units.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and team-building capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed, the role offers an opportunity to work on a high-impact, multi-geography program within a leading financial institution. The position allows for professional growth by developing expertise in next-generation core banking systems and Agile program management, with exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is ideal for a seasoned banking professional with strong project management skills and a passion for driving technological transformation in banking operations.