August 2010 Issue

Business and Product Development Manager

A UAE based Islamic Banking in looking for Business and Product Development Manager who is able to carry out market research to understand customer needs, design products with features that satisfy those needs and to forecast demand. Manage new product development initiatives, business case development and implementation. Candidate may also work closely with internal partners, to develop and recommend product enhancements including, operational efficiencies, strategy opportunities, new sales tools, etc. Salary range from 25,000-30,000 UAE Dirhams

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Islamic Banking Advisor

Deloitte Consulting LLP (“Deloitte Consulting”) is one of the USA's leading consulting firms for business strategy, operations, technology and human resources planning. The candidate will be responsible to establish working relationships with the IBU head EGGI advisor for Islamic banking unit and decide which steps can be implemented immediately. Meet with DAB Governor and IBU Head to learn their priorities in the development of Islamic finance in Afghanistan and gain an understanding of what has been achieved so far. Applicant must have proven knowledge of Islamic banking and finance, Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related field and Ability to lead and take initiative in formulating and planning activities.

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Head of Credit and Central Verification

An Islamic banks in Qatar is recruiting a Head of Credit and Central Verification. The role will be responsible for leading the Credit and Central Verification department. New retail banking unit with prime responsibility of Credit Unit, installing systems, creating lending policies and credit processes for credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts and other loans. Portfolio management for control of credit losses and modification of front-end acceptance criteria. Introduce and develop Retail Credit Policy. Daily basis contact with the direct sales department and the branches to assure Excellency on the process.

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Head of Internal Audit

An Islamic Bank in Saudi Arabia is looking for a strong Internal Auditor to develop and lead their Internal Audit team. This is a key role as you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a sound Internal Audit function that would promote high standards of Business Control, Risk Management and Corporate Governance. You will also be providing an informed and independent opinion to the Board of Directors and the Senior Management on the effectiveness of the control systems in protecting the interests of the organization and its various partners.

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Head of Direct Sales – Retail Banking

An Islamic bank in Qatar is recruiting a Head of Direct Sales. The role will be responsible for leading the Direct Sales Team nationwide with more than 100 people, guiding the team for consistent result orientation, achieving all targets during each period and responsible for hiring and training the team. Will be reporting to the Head of Retail Banking and two sales managers will be working directly with him. Candidates must be experienced in retail banking, having experience in managing big sales teams with a proven track record.

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Head of Trade Sales

Al Rajhi Bank in Saudi Arabia is recruiting Head of Trade Sales. Sales Activities & Customer Acquisition includes: Monitor the sales activities performed by the respective regions. Ensure that the utilization levels are as per the targeted levels by increasing the share of the wallet; Visit current and potential clients accompanied with the RMs CBG and the Regional Manager / Trade Sales Manager / Assistant Sales Manager; Reviewing the call reports submitted by the sales team to identify any issues and facilitate to resolve same with the relative stake holders.

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Head of Youth Program

An Islamic bank in Doha is acquiring a Head of Youth Program. The ideal candidate should be an experienced Retail banking individual with excellent product knowledge and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have marketing, sales, product development background to be able to set up a new strategy for the department. Suitable candidates will have: 7 to 10 years experience related to Retail Banking product development; Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant; Bilingual, both Arabic and English; Excellent knowledge of Retail banking products; Islamic Banking experience preferred.

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Deputy Manager ( Operations Risk Department)

Qatar International Islamic Bank is searching for Deputy Manager. The applicant will be reporting to the Head of Operational Risk; Assist the Head of Operational Risk in development of the Operational Risk culture and implementation of the Operational risk policies; Develop and implement operational risk procedures for all areas in the bank, in the light of the operational risk policy of the bank; End to end implementation of the operational risk framework and Basel II; Oversee the process of loss event reporting and RCSA planning; Monitoring, review and optimization of the key risk indications (KRI) framework of the bank.

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Supervisor (Operations Risk Department)

Qatar International Islamic Bank is searching for Supervisor (Operations Risk Department). Applicant will be responsible for reporting to the in-charge of Operational Risk area; Oversee the process of the loss event reporting and RCSA planning; Monitoring and review of the KRI; Monitoring of the IT based operational risk system; Follow up with branches and departments on the mitigation of operational risk; Assist the dept. in making use of the reports / data to control operational risk; 2-3 years experience in operational risk area and use of operational risk system

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Head of Credit and Central Verification – Retail Banking

One of the fastest growing Islamic banks in Qatar, and on their perspective of growing and challenging the market they are looking to expand their Retail Banking department by recruiting a Head of Credit and Central Verification. The role will be responsible for leading the Credit and Central Verification department. New retail banking unit with prime responsibility of Credit Unit, installing systems, creating lending policies and credit processes for credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts and other loans. Portfolio management for control of credit losses and modification of front-end acceptance criteria. Introduce and develop Retail Credit Policy. Daily basis contact with the direct sales department and the branches to assure Excellency on the process.

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Head of Financial Planning and MIS

An Islamic Islamic bank in Qatar is recruiting the highest quality candidates. The role will be responsible for the production of reports and analysis to support the bank achieve the overall expansion strategy, including Feasibilities Studies, Financial Modelling, Competitor Analysis and Business Valuation. Candidates must be experienced in retail banking financial control, MIS, allocating revenues and costs, budgets for products and services, new projects and full retails financial planning in terms of balances and income.

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Islamic Banking Finance Manager

AA leading Islamic Bank has openings in DOHA for the post of FINANCE MANAGER. The candidate must have an ability to handle/manage the accounting function related to Islamic Banking activities. Ability to prepare accounting policy/Procedures on Islamic banking operations and knowledge of all types of Islamic Assets and Liability Products. Ability to prepare Financial Statements and Shariya and Regulatory reporting, independently.

To apply, contact Naseem Rahman - Consultant (Reference Code: 00112236)
Email: naseem@livecjobs.com

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Senior Dealer Islamic Banking

Andersen Steinberg are currently recruiting for one of their clients, a leading Bank in Qatar, for a Senior Dealer in Islamic Banking. Applicant will be Structuring and transacting FX positions and hedges for customer transactions as well as for proprietary non-trading requirements Sourcing and transacting fixed income securities as directed, and ensuring orderly funding & settlement Researching and documenting fixed income opportunities Conducting proprietary FX trading transactions within approved Limits and guidelines. Capabilities Required Education: Tertiary level qualification in Finance. Experience: 10+ years experience in a similar job in a sizeable and active dealing environment Technical Skills: Very good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of financial market products

To apply for this job, send email to brendanb@andersensteinberg.com

Islamic Banking Relationship Manager

A well established bank in Malaysia offers new positions for experienced corporate banking Relationship Managers to join the Islamic banking team. The applicatns will work with conventional Relationship Managers to acquire and develop new & existing Islamic Banking business relationships with the aim of enhancing revenues. The applicants will engage consultatively with clients to make product recommendations, provide value added solutions and increase business opportunities through a thorough understanding of the client’s business. Applicants require with tertiary education with at least five to ten years’ corporate banking experience, of which at two to three years are in Islamic finance.

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cristine.cheim@robertwalters.com.my quoting Ref: MG00/CCW/276530

Processing Officer

Qatar Islamic Bank is looking for Processing Officers. The incumbent will be responsible for processing the private and retail loan activities including but not limited to ensuring compliance with relevant policies/ procedures and regulations as well as ensuring adequate physical safeguards over loan-related documentations.

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AML Investigator/Officer

Qatar Islamic Bank is searching for Anti Money Laundering (AML) Investigator/Officer who will be responsible to carry out Bank’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) activities to ensure complete and proper implementation of QCB regulations and guidelines regarding AML/ CFT, including pronouncements/ directives issued by the NAMLC and the FIU. Applicant will also carry out Banks’s AML/ CFT efforts in line with the relevant directives/ recommendations issued/ made by the local regulators and applicable international bodies including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and Office of Foreign Assets Control.

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Credit Analyst

Qatar Islamic Bank is searching for Credit Analyst. The incumbent will be responsible for providing analysis of credit worthiness of the assigned portfolio of existing and proposed customers and recommending appropriate ratings and level of credit exposure through implementation of sound financing and credit risk management policies. The incumbent will be responsible to continuously develop and ensure compliance with all Credit Risk policies and procedures, including Central Bank rules and guidelines related to Credit Risk. The incumbent is also responsible to ensure that periodic and ongoing review of the portfolio is adequate in order to maintain portfolio’s quality and profitability.

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Quality Assurance Specialist

Qatar Islamic Bank is searching for Quality Assurance Specialist. Applicant will be responsible to design new methods to continuously improve Bank-wide processes and maintain Quality Assurance Standards and Client Satisfaction at all times; to ensure effective execution of product requirement and design review, test strategy, test case design, test tools development and effective testing and quality assessment measures in the Bank; to determine quality requirements and ensure implementation of procedures for maintaining high standards of quality and in accordance with Bank’s objectives.

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Islamic Banking Lawyer

This Magic Circle firm in UK is looking for experienced and talented individuals to join their Global Loans Practice. This department advises on both domestic and cross-border financings, covering all levels of the global loans industry. The team consists of over 60 partners worldwide, with a core team in based the UK. As an internationally-recognised market leader, this position offers excellent career prospects. We are looking for candidates with exceptional CVs, and with experience in Real Estate and Islamic finance. Overseas qualified candidates will be considered. Salary GBP 100,000 per annum

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Islamic Banking Professional (Bahrain)

Aa prestigious European bank is looking for someone who is very comfortable with UK/Common law and has 5-6 yrs experience - that could include a training contract so 3-4 yrs UK pqeworks also. The ideal candidate must have experience of both Islamic and conventional banking transactions and the preferenceis for some existing ME experience but the bank will look at people relocating. It is essential that applicants are team players as they will be part of a small teamand will have a great deal of contact with the business. Candidates must speak fluent English - Arabic or French language skills would be beneficial but not essential. Excellent tax-free package on offer.

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Treasury Back Office (Centralist Operations)

QIIB is searching for Treasury Back Office (Centralist Operations). The applicant must have minimum 5 years experience in Treasury settlements; Ability to handle the daily money market operations; Ability to handle the QCB QMR, and daily FEX transactions; Feeding of Exchange /Revaluation Rates; Ability to prepare the QCB statements; Follow up of International Investments and local share investments of DSM; Relevant university degree; Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.

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Islamic Banking Relationship Manager (Retail Banking)

An Islamic bank is looking to expand their Retail banking team by acquiring the highest quality Relationship Managers in the region to provide their customers with an exclusive service in all terms, product and service. The ideal candidate should be an experienced Wealth Manager individual responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships clients to fulfill their banking and Wealth Management requirements. A passion for servicing clients is essential to this role and only candidates with Islamic banking experience will be accepted.

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Islamic Banking Law Graduate

A leading Islamic banking institution renowned for developing revolutionary Shari'a compliant banking products, is seeking a young, talented and enthusiastic individual for a position in its Shari'a Department at Islamabad, Pakistan. Applicants with sound knowledge of Islamic finance legal drafting skills and some work experience in the Islamic Banking sector shall be preferred.

To apply for this job, email: recruit.islamicbank@gmail.com

Teller/Cashier in Islamic Bank

Qatar islamic bank is looking for entry level applicants for Teller/Cashier positions. The applicants must ensure customer satisfaction at all times by providing cash services in the most expeditious manner, Process transactions (cash, checks, remittance requests, credit card, and loan payment, etc.) in compliance with Bank’s approved policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory guidelines, Examine checks for endorsements and verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments, and the legality of the documents, Cash checks and pay out money after verifying signatures, amounts, and that accounts have sufficient funds and Receive checks and cash for deposit; verify amounts and check accuracy of deposit slips.

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Islamic Banking L/C's & Collaterals Clerk

Qatar International Islamic Bank is searching for L/C's & Collaterals Clerk. QIIB is well-placed to provide a full array of retail and corporate banking services to its growing customer base. A customer-centric bank, QIIB role in the banking landscape is achieving prominence as Islamic Banking gains momentum as a viable and sustainable proposition, side by side with conventional banking. The applicant must have minimum 2 years banking experience particularly in L/C's & Collaterals, relevant university degree, Experience in swift systems and Fluent in English.

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