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Doha, Qatar · Valid QID with NOC

Md Monazir Khan Banking Operations Specialist

Banking Operations Specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience managing high-value transaction environments within leading financial institutions. Proven expertise in cross-border payments, SWIFT operations (MT103, MT202, MT199, MT940), foreign exchange, trade finance, and WPS payroll.

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Finance professional rooted
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Banking Operations Specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience managing high-value transaction environments within leading financial institutions. Proven expertise in cross-border payments, SWIFT operations (MT103, MT202, MT199, MT940), foreign exchange transactions, and trade finance.

Based in Doha, Qatar (valid QID with NOC — available for immediate joining), I maintain a strong focus on AML/CFT regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and end-to-end transaction lifecycle management including Nostro reconciliation, sanction screening (OFAC/UN), and WPS payroll processing.

Core Competencies

SWIFT (MT103/202/199/940) Cross-Border Payments Nostro Reconciliation AML / CFT Compliance Sanction Screening (OFAC/UN) Trade Finance (LC Processing) FX & Treasury Operations WPS Payroll Processing Finastra Mysis & Newgen TRAACS & IDPMS Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP) Qatar Labor Law

Certifications

International Trade Finance — An Overview Udemy · 2023
Financial Management (Complete Study for CA/CMA/CS/CFA/ACCA) Udemy · 2022
Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch Udemy · 2023
Anti-Money Laundering: AML, KYC & Compliance Udemy · 2024

Languages

English — Full Professional Hindi — Native Nepali — Native Urdu — Native

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Himalayan Garhwal University, Uttarakhand
2019 – 2021

Professional Experience

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Payroll Accountant
Balkawa Cleaning Hospitality & Contracting W.L.L
📍 Doha, Qatar
Aug 2025 – Present
Full-time
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement in compliance with Qatar Labor Law.
  • Prepare, verify, and upload WPS (Wage Protection System) salary files in strict compliance with local labor regulations.
  • Maintain payroll data including attendance records, overtime calculations, deductions, and allowances; process leave salary, final settlements, and end-of-service benefits (EOSB).
  • Perform payroll reconciliation and prepare management reports; coordinate with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies and maintain data accuracy.
  • Maintain organized payroll documentation and employee salary records to support audits and internal verification requirements.
★ 100% on-time payroll processing & WPS submissions
★ Full compliance with Qatar Labor Law
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Senior Officer – Finance Operations
IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 India
2022 – 2025
3 years
  • Managed end-to-end processing of high-volume domestic and international remittance transactions, maintaining accuracy, compliance, and SLA adherence.
  • Oversaw SWIFT payment operations including MT103, MT202, MT199, and MT940 messages; ensured timely execution and effective resolution of payment exceptions.
  • Conducted detailed AML and CFT verification checks including sanction screening (OFAC/UN) to ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal risk frameworks.
  • Executed foreign exchange transactions and monitored exchange rate application in compliance with treasury guidelines, minimizing financial exposure.
  • Performed Nostro account reconciliation and monitored interbank settlements, ensuring timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Supported trade finance operations including Letter of Credit processing, documentation verification, and payment execution per international trade standards.
  • Coordinated with correspondent banks and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve cross-border payment issues, minimizing transaction delays.
  • Utilized banking platforms including Finastra Mysis, Newgen Omni flow, and TRAACS to streamline operations and enhance processing efficiency.
★ 99.8% remittance accuracy
★ +25% processing efficiency boost
★ -30% Nostro discrepancies
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Associate – Finance Operations
IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 India
2021 – 2022
1 year
  • Supported daily remittance processing activities (inward and outward transactions), ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.
  • Assisted in SWIFT operations by preparing and validating payment messages, ensuring timely processing and minimal transaction failures.
  • Conducted transaction monitoring and AML/CFT compliance checks; performed reconciliation across multiple accounts and identified discrepancies for timely resolution.
  • Assisted in foreign exchange transaction processing with proper documentation and regulatory compliance; maintained accurate records to support audit requirements.
  • Provided operational support for customer queries related to remittance and payment processing, contributing to high service quality standards.
★ Promoted to Senior Officer role — recognized among top performers
★ 20% turnaround time reduction

Skills & Tools

Payments, SWIFT & FX
Cross-Border Remittance
95%
SWIFT MT103/202/199/940
95%
Nostro Account Recon
92%
FX Operations & Treasury
88%
Trade Finance (LC Processing)
85%
Systems, Tools & Analytics
Finastra Mysis / Newgen / TRAACS
92%
Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP)
95%
Reconciliation Dashboards
90%
Core Banking & IDPMS
90%
MS Office (Word/Outlook/PPT/Teams)
95%
Compliance, Risk & Payroll
AML / CFT Compliance & KYC
92%
Sanction Screening (OFAC/UN)
90%
WPS Salary & Qatar Labor Law
95%
EOSB & Final Settlements
90%
Audit Compliance & SLA Mgmt
92%
Soft Skills
Clear Communication Time Management Cross-functional Collaboration Problem Solving Attention to Detail Customer Empathy Adaptability Deadline-Driven Multilingual Remote Work Ready

Key Achievements

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SWIFT Remittance & Payment Operations
Managed high-volume domestic and international remittance transactions and SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT199, MT940) at IDFC FIRST Bank with high accuracy.
SWIFT MT103/202/940 Remittance Processing Finastra Mysis IDFC FIRST Bank
★ 99.8% Accuracy · 25% Processing Efficiency Boost
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Nostro Reconciliation & Discrepancy Reduction
Monitored interbank settlements and Nostro account reconciliations, proactively resolving cross-border payment issues with international correspondent banks.
Nostro Reconciliation Interbank Settlement FX Operations Payment Investigation
★ 30% Reduction in Reconciliation Discrepancies
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WPS Payroll Compliance — Qatar
Managed end-to-end payroll processing, WPS salary file uploads, attendance reconciliations, and EOSB calculations for Balkawa Cleaning W.L.L in Doha, Qatar.
WPS Salary Files Qatar Labor Law Payroll Recon EOSB & Allowances
★ 100% On-Time Processing · Zero Compliance Penalties
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AML/CFT Compliance & Sanction Screening
Executed rigorous AML/CFT verification checks and OFAC/UN sanction screening on cross-border payments, ensuring full regulatory adherence.
AML / CFT Sanction Screening (OFAC/UN) Risk Mitigation Trade Finance (LC)
★ Promoted to Senior Officer for Operational Quality

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