Regional Manager: Islamic Banking

Absa Group

Mpumalanga, South Africa
5-7 years relationship management experience
Demonstrable exposure to islamic banking products
Strong understanding of credit processes and risk management
The role focuses on delivering support on Islamic Banking solutions across Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate clients while ensuring full adherence to Absa's Shari'ah governance framework

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on delivering support on Islamic Banking solutions across Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate clients while ensuring full adherence to Absa's Shari'ah governance framework.
  • The incumbent will be based in Absa Regional Offices in either Mpumalanga or Limpopo and work closely with internal stakeholders to support disciplined growth.
  • The position requires acting as the first line of defence for Shari'ah compliance in all client engagements within the region.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on delivering support on Islamic Banking solutions across Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate clients while ensuring full adherence to Absa's Shari'ah governance framework.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years relationship management experience
  • Demonstrable exposure to Islamic Banking products
  • Strong understanding of credit processes and risk management
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business
  • First line of defence for Shari'ah compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Islamic Finance qualification such as IFQ or CIFP
  • Proactive pipeline management skills
  • Ability to drive client education on Islamic principles
  • Experience embedding solutions in mainstream coverage
  • Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
  • 5–7 years' experience in relationship management or banking
  • Required exposure to Islamic Banking or Islamic finance products
  • Preferred Islamic Finance qualification (e.g., IFQ, CIFP)
  • Strong understanding of credit processes and risk management

Work Rights

Not specified

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