Trainee – Associate (UAE National)

For UAE National Roles ONLY!
In line with the UAE Government’s strategy of empowering and developing nationals, Emirates NBD Group is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern, supportive work environment to contribute to the nation's success. We seek the best UAEN talents to join our ENBD family.
Job Title: Trainee Associate
About us:
Emirates NBD is a market leader across the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 20 million customers. The Emirates NBD Group has a total of 853 branches and 4,213 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 3.89 billion.
At the bank, we serve our customers and help them realize their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate & institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations.
Job overview:
We are a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of our branches. We also operate Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD. With close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing digital bank in the region.
We are seeking motivated and skilled individuals to join our team in the areas of Transaction Banking Operations, Account Services, and Retail Credit Services & Financial Crime Surveillance Unit Service departments
The purpose of the roles in Product Operations is to support Emirates NBD's strategic expansion in Al Ain by ensuring the efficient and effective management of the bank's operational functions. The job holders will be responsible for delivering high-quality service and support to both internal and external customers, while adhering to the bank's policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. candidates will be required to verify documents and update customer data on the system.
What You Will Be Doing:

- Account Services Trainee Associate:

- Manage and complete assignments in adherence to policy and procedures efficiently and on time.

- Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Turn Around Times (TATs) are met consistently.

- Address and resolve staff concern effectively and manage performance.

- Conduct Ownership and Control with Mandatory Media Search checks for entities, associated companies, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners, identifying risks.

- Analyze client case information, conduct reviews, identify gaps, and engage with clients to acquire necessary information/documents for remediation.

2. Financial Crime Surveillance Unit Service Trainee Associate:

- Review customer screening alerts in compliance systems and follow up with Business Units for required Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation/information as per departmental procedures.

- Assist the PSS Manager in managing the Group’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF) Program.

- Ensure all payments referred to Group Compliance through the Payments Screening System (PSS) are reviewed in line with regulatory requirements, Group requirements, and best practices

- Retail Credit Services Operations Trainee Associate:

- Foster a service-oriented and professional working environment within the team.

- Supervise team members' performance and implement actions for their motivation.

- Scrutinize documents submitted for loan/credit card requests.

- Ensure accurate data entry and utilize core banking systems for customer profiling.

4. Transaction banking Operation Trainee Associate:

- Manage complex trade transactions, serving as a technical reference within delegated authority.

- Require expertise in the bank's guidelines, SIM, and ICC regulations, focusing on accurate and timely transaction completion.

- Solve problems, reconcile accounts, clear NOSTRO entries, and close non-actionable packs to maintain healthy work queues.

- Input data accurately using structured procedures, acting as a technical reference with expertise in bank guidelines and ICC regulations.

- Gather information from customers, provide technical support to ensure efficiency, and ensure precise and timely transaction completion within SLAs.

What are we looking for

- candidate must have ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

- candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- candidate must have Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

- candidate must have Attention to detail

- candidate must have Customer service orientation

- candidate must have Decision-making skills

- candidate must have strong skills set in Teamwork and collaboration

- candidate must demonstrate Adaptability and flexibility

- candidate must have strong skills set in Time management

- candidate must have strong skills set in Typing (Speed & Accuracy).

- Both Highschool & bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply
Wh at we offer you
Competitive salary package
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing across the bank
World-class Learning & Development platform and career development
Generous annual leave entitlement and Private Healthcare
Preferential Banking facilities for employees

Why Join Us
We’re one of the region’s most recognizable brands. We’re banking innovation leaders. We’re growing across both the UAE and our global offices. We offer a huge range of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career. It also goes without saying that we provide extremely competitive rewards, benefits and perks too, like our flexible work policy so you can work from home whenever it suits.

At ENBD, we encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities.