Specialist: Islamic Banking

Absa Bank Limited

KZN, South Africa
Islamic banking solutions expertise
Shari’ah governance compliance
Client acquisition and pipeline management
The Islamic Banking Regional Specialist is responsible for growing Absa’s Islamic Banking customer base in the region against targets while ensuring full adherence to Shari’ah governance and regulatory requirements

Job Summary

  • The Islamic Banking Regional Specialist is responsible for growing Absa’s Islamic Banking customer base in the region against targets while ensuring full adherence to Shari’ah governance and regulatory requirements.
  • The role involves working closely with various internal stakeholders to support disciplined growth and embedding Islamic Banking within mainstream client coverage.
  • The incumbent will engage with community, industry, and institutional stakeholders to strengthen Absa’s Islamic Banking presence and achieve financial and non-financial targets.

Matching Summary

The Islamic Banking Regional Specialist is responsible for growing Absa’s Islamic Banking customer base in the region against targets while ensuring full adherence to Shari’ah governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Islamic Banking solutions expertise
  • Shari’ah governance compliance
  • Client acquisition and pipeline management
  • Credit and risk management knowledge
  • Collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Client service and responsiveness

Nice-to-have

  • Community and industry engagement
  • Market insights and feedback provision
  • Support for client education on Islamic principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field
  • 5–7 years sales and commercialization experience in banking
  • Demonstrable exposure to Islamic Banking or Islamic finance products
  • Strong understanding of credit processes and risk management
  • Islamic Finance qualification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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