Senior Associate Issuance

**Business Unit**
- QNB - Qatar**Division**
- Operations**Department**
- Operations**Country**
- Qatar**Closing Date**
- 25-Dec-2026

**About QNB**:
Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

**Job Purpose Summary**:
The incumbent will perform tasks pertaining to the timely issuance of import L/Cs in a way that supports the business units and ensures a good working relationship with the Group’s clients.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions**:
A. Shareholder & Financial:

- Implements KPI’s and best practices for Senior Associate Issuance (LCs) role.
- Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.
- Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.

B. Customer (Internal & External):

- Liaise with internal and external clients in order to meet their needs in a timely and accurate manner.
- Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
- Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):

- Accurately handle complex processes relating to Import Letters of Credit in strict compliance with International Chamber of Commerce Rules and ensure work accomplishment.
- Issue certain Letters of Credit, which include special terms and conditions such as Revolving, Back-to Back transferable and Stand-by L/C’s.
- Check documents, note discrepancies, communicate with negotiating Banks, to safeguard QNB position.
- Ensure transaction documentation passed for authorization is error free and timely.
- Release sight and acceptance documents relating to Import Letters of Credit transactions to clients.
- Deal with clients and ensure that routine operational issues are processed expeditiously.
- Ensure that L/C opener has a valid commercial registration and that the terms and conditions are clear and precise.
- Ensure that the L/C is properly authorized either within the available limit or against appropriate approval.
- The entire L/C is within the scope of the uniform customs and practice currently in force as well as the local import regulations and in compliance with the Group’s Policy.
- Maintain the L/C documents safely and ensure adherence to the limits set up for each client/ bank.

D. Learning & Knowledge:

- Stay abreast of all new local and international regulations pertaining to Import LCs.
- Ensure high standard of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
- Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
- Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.

**Education/Experience Requirements**:

- Bachelor degree University Graduate/preferred with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study)
- At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank.

**Note: you will be required to attach the following**:

- Resume/CV
- QID (Front & Back)
- Passport
- Education Certificate
- Birth Certificate