Director, Wholesale Islamic.CIBG - Islamic Banking.Corporate & Investment Banking Group

Company : Mashreq Bank

Job Type : Full Time

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description - Director, Wholesale Islamic.CIBG - Islamic Banking.Corporate & Investment Banking Group

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Job Purpose

Grow existing Islamic corporate book inorganically (NTB) within IBG in collaboration with the relevant product partners & respective relationship teams in respective countries.
Maximize market share & maintain competitive edge amongst all Islamic entities across the IBG footprint.
Play an active & integral role in deal origination efforts and coordinating between relationship teams in respective countries and product team(s) in the mandate execution.
Maximize utilization of approved Islamic credit limits of NTB customers.

Responsibilities

Grow existing Islamic corporate book organically and inorganically (new‑to‑bank) across IBG regions.
Originate and coordinate wholesale Islamic transactions, including bilateral and syndicated deals.
Maximize utilization of approved Islamic credit limits for NTB customers.
Conduct credit risk assessments with country RMs, prepare credit proposals, and liaise with Wholesale Risk Management and Compliance.
Ensure all transactions comply with Shariah guidelines, internal policies, and Central Bank regulations.
Identify and close cross‑sell opportunities with GTB, TCM, and RBG teams.
Maintain an active pipeline of new‑to‑bank opportunities and monitor existing relationships.
Implement “Selling Islamic First” directives in collaboration with the Shariah Supervisory Board.
Achieve budgeted revenue and profit targets while maintaining a low‑risk portfolio rating.
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Risk, Audit, Operations, Compliance) and external partners.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years wholesale banking experience, with at least 5 years in Islamic banking.
Proven track record in originating wholesale Islamic transactions (bilateral and syndications) across multiple geographies.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
Strong credit analysis and risk assessment skills with sound judgment.
Excellent marketing and relationship‑building capabilities.
In‑depth knowledge of Shariah principles, Central Bank regulations, and internal credit frameworks.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets and manage a low‑risk portfolio.
Flexibility and win‑win philosophy in customer interactions, with decisive decision‑making.

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Director, Wholesale Islamic.CIBG - Islamic Banking.Corporate & Investment Banking Group

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