Operations Officer

​Life at FIMBank
FIMBank’s success story is attributed to the dedication and commitment of our team. Every employee is a champion of the FIMBank brand and its underlying promise of quality, dynamism, commitment, and innovation. All our employees are given the opportunity to develop as professionals and to advance in their careers through our learning and development programmes.

About the job
We are looking for a dedicated Operations Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will assist the Vice President of the Corporate Finance Credit Administration department. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, trustworthy, and capable of prioritizing tasks while working independently with minimal supervision. This position offers a unique chance to deepen your expertise in corporate finance credit administration, providing significant opportunities for career growth within the banking sector.

Duties and responsibilities
​The candidate will be responsible for performing duties related to corporate finance lending facilities including:

• Providing excellent service to customers, attending diligently and in a timely manner to their requests.


• Processing and monitoring loan disbursements including thorough vetting of invoices and supporting transaction documentation, to ensure accuracy and compliance with all relevant facility letter conditions.


• Conducting thorough compliance and credit-related due diligence checks, leveraging access to key credit assessment systems, including the Central Bank's Central Credit Registry, to ensure accurate and comprehensive evaluation of creditworthiness.


• Assisting in the preparation of facility letters and security documents whilst also ensuring the timely provision and perfection of the security held by the Bank.


• Proactively following up with clients on overdue principal or interest payments and ensuring the timely perfection of security, including the maintenance of required insurance and other related documentation.


• Liaising with Notaries and/or Legal Advisors to expedite pre-deed and post-deed legal formalities.


• Participating in contract signings held at the Bank, assisting in the preparation of cheques, and ensuring the compilation and organization of all required documentation.


• Compiling / preparing returns, reports, statistics and other ad hoc reports relating to credit facilities as required from time to time.


• Organising documentation in an orderly filing system and perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


• Maintaining compliance and adherence at all times with the Bank’s internal risk policies, guidelines, regulatory requirements and operating procedures.


• Coordinating with outsourced third parties for waiver-related activities and other related duties.


• Performing any additional duties as assigned by management, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the organization.

Qualifications and skills
​Experience in a similar role is an asset, however, training will be provided to the right candidate. The selected candidate should have a positive attitude, a strong aptitude to learn, be meticulous, team-oriented and must have:

• A diploma / certificate in Banking and Finance or equivalent.


• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with an excellent command in both English and Maltese.


• Good interpersonal and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.


• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.


• Be able to multi-task and prioritise work effectively in line with business exigencies.


• Be conversant with Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• A welcoming and professional environment.


• Work with a proactive, forward-looking team.


• Professional growth.


• Internal / external learning and development opportunities.

Package

• ​Attractive salary.


• ​Health, life and personal accident insurance cover.


• ​Pension plan.

FIMBank - KMP-93750