Head, Corporate & Commercial Banking

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related discipline.
  
• Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage
  
• Professional certification in Islamic Banking, AKIB/ACIB, CFA and ACCA will be an added advantage.
  
• 8 years in banking sales, service, relationship management or operations within the Financial Services
  
• Industry of which at least 4 years in a leadership position.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Islamic banking principles and Sharia’h compliant corporate products.
  
• Proven leadership in corporate banking/business development.
  
• Strategic thinking, negotiation and relationship Management skills.
  
• In-depth understanding of credit risk and corporate financing structures.
  
• Product Development
  
• Risk Management
  
• Quality of loan Book
  
• Insurance Business
  
• Customer Experience Scores
  
• Staff Engagement Scores Excellent leadership, interpersonal & team management skills.
  
• Project Management skills
  

Method of Application

• Develop and implement corporate banking strategy for Islamic banking aligned with overall bank objectives and shariah principles
  
• Drive acquisition and management of large corporates, multinationals and public sector clients through shariah compliant solutions.
  
• Develop and roll out competitive Islamic corporate finance products e.g. Trade finance products, deposits and investment products.
  
• Achieve revenue, profitability and balance sheet growth while maintaining Asset quality.
  
• Build and sustain long term client partnerships, while delivering on tailored Islamic banking solutions.
  
• Ensure efficiency in processes, client onboarding and service delivery within the Islamic corporate banking.
  
• Ensure prudent credit assessment, portfolio monitoring, and adherence to Shariah and regulatory requirements.
  
• Manage the loan book and maintain the non-performing portfolio to bare minimum as per industry’s best practice.
  
• Liaise with regulators, Shariah Advisory boards and industry players to position the bank as a leader in Islamic Corporate & Commercial banking.
  
• Represent the bank in corporate Islamic finance forums and promote awareness of Shariah -compliant solutions.
  
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing corporate banking team with strong Islamic finance expertise.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Management from time to time.