June 2010 Issue

Finance Manager - Islamic Banking

Location: Doha, Qatar

Requirements & Skills:

An applicant must have a Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance, CA/CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent, preferable 13-15 years of banking experience in accounting/auditing with a minimum of 5 years in a similar position, Salary Offered will be QR.20,000 - QR.25,000 per month.

[Reference Code: 00112236, Contact: Naseem Rahman, Consultant (naseem@livecjobs.com)]

Islamic Banking Chief Financial Officer - CFO

Location: Middle East

Requirements & Skills:

Applicant must have 10-15 years experience in a senior finance position within financial services - exposure

Islamic Banking Credit Supervisor

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Job Description:

The Credit Supervisor (CS) will enlarge and strengthen Bank portfolio by close working with the clients. The CS will educate the clients about Islamic banking products and services as well as evaluate and monitor their businesses. CS will help the clients to prepare and complete required documentations and coordinate with the Data Entry Clerk to make sure all portfolio information is entered in the databases. The CS will assist the Operations Manager (OM) in designing an expansion plan for financial services in the targeted areas. The CS will be responsible for marketing and community relations in the geographic area assigned to him. The CS will back up the OM in case of absence.

Requirements & Skills:

High school diploma is a must, and Education is Islamic banking and finance. Applicant must also have ability to supervise, building and managing a portfolio of loans, ability to work independently (while consulting with management) and some experience in social work.

Islamic Finance/Capital Market Professional

Location: Bahrain

Job Description:

A global investment bank with an impressive presence across the Middle East is looking for a legal inhouse counsel position has now arisen in Bahrain for a UK qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of experience in capital markets, fixed income and islamic finance work.

Requirements & Skills:

Candidates will also have some exposure to transactional financing, trade finance and private banking.

Lecturer in Islamic Banking and Finance

Location: United Kingdom

Job Description:

Bangor Business School of Bangor University located in the picturesque north of Wales in close proximity to the Snowdonia National Park and the island of Anglesey. Candidates for appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer must be able to demonstrate a sustained record of internationally excellent research, university teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level, international esteem and a record of achievement and/or potential for research grant capture. The School looking for Lecuturer for MBA/MA/MSc in Islamic Banking and Finance.

Requirements & Skills:

The successful candidates will contribute to the School's research profile by developing and carrying out a programme of research for publication.

Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources through personnel@bangor.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 10-9/211 when applying.

Banking & Finance Specialist

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Description:

A new opportunity exists in the talented finance team of this elite international firm's expanding Dubai office. A giant global network of lawyers, (which includes significant critical mass spanning the Middle East region) this firm has sound financial footing and continues to seek to invest in new talent in order that will enable it to capitalise on an anticipated busier winter of high-value deals. With regional clients now seemingly more aware of the benefits gained through mandating top-quality law firms, this player has been carefully positioning itself by gradually adding elite lawyers at all levels since the turn of the year.

Requirements & Skills:

As such an additional Magic/Silver Circle/Sweet Sixteen-trained finance lawyer up to 3pqe is sought to join the DIFC-based team to assist on a mixture of Islamic and conventional banking work. Any interested candidates are advised to contact Oliver Clark at Gulf Connexions for a confidential discussion, or to send their CV in to the address provided.

Islamic Banking and Finance Expert

Location: European Bank in Bahrain

Job Description:

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 preference is for some existing ME experience but the bank will look at people relocating.

Requirements & Skills:

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.

Credit Analyst, Islamic Banking

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

A highly reputable bank based in Qatar, is seeking a Corporate Credit Analyst to work in the Islamic banking department. The main responsibilities of this position will be preparing comprehensive and timely credit analysis within given timeframes, undertaking industry studies, preparing comparisons to peer groups and recommending enhancements to the risk rating tool and recommending additional analysis based on trends or trigger events identified in routine analysis.

Requirements & Skills:

The successful candidate will have three to four years experience within a similar role with recognised formal credit training in Islamic Banking and ideally be a finance graduate. It is essential you have a sound knowledge of risk management and credit risk analysis along with banking product knowledge.

Islamic Banking Relationship Managers

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description:

A well-established Bank in Malaysia looking for experienced corporate banking Relationship Managers to join the Islamic banking team. Candidates are responsible to work with conventional Relationship Managers to acquire and develop new & existing Islamic Banking business relationships with the aim of enhancing revenues. They must also assist other Relationship Managers on daily operational issues, legal documentation, product structuring as well as ensuring Facility T&C in credit applications for Islamic Banking facility are correctly prepared and do not contain non-shariah compliant terms. Act as in-house trainer for Islamic Banking when required

Requirements & Skills: 

Applicants must tertiary education with at least five to ten years’ corporate banking experience, of which at two to three years are in Islamic finance. Strong interpersonal skills, committed and highly self-motivated; good negotiation and communications skills and able to work independently and cross functionally.

Forward CV in word format to cristine.cheim@robertwalters.com.my quoting Ref: MG00/CCW/276530

Islamic Banking Consultant, T24

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Islamic Banking Consultant for a T24 core swap project to be based in Qatar. Job responsibilites includes reviews Temenos functional statement of work, focusing on Islamic Banking products. Organizes and manages requirements and gap validation workshops with QIB business users. Identifies functional work to be performed during the implementation.

Requirements & Skills: 

Applicant will provide input to the project manager to finalize the implementation plan, Statements of work for the implementation and Understanding of all Islamic Banking

Islamic Banking Consultants

Location: Middle East

Job Description:

Global Islamic Banking Consulting (GIBC) is looking for professionals who have right experience in Islamic Baking, Their clients are constantly looking for the right resources.

Requirements & Skills: 

Send your resume, detailing your experience in the Islamic banking and the product(s) on which you have worked. Please describe your experience with the Islamic Banking projects you have completed and the role that you played with each. Send your resume to jobs@globalIslamicBanking.com
 

Product Manager-Islamic Banking

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

International Bank with a leading presence in the GCC requires an experienced Product Manager with Islamic banking experience to join their Qatar based team. The position will be responsible for the development of Islamic products focused on the mortgage and personal loans markets, ensuring the bank is able to provide competitive products in the market places.

Requirements & Skills:

Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience working as a Product Manager within an International Banking environment, with a proven track record in the development of Industry leading products. In addition you will have a minimum of 2 years experience working within an Islamic Banking environment, a Degree education in a Finance related subject and Arabic language skills would be beneficial.

Islamic Banking Relationship Manager

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

Emerging Bank based in Doha are currently looking to recruit a Senior Relationship Manager with Corporate experience to join their team. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Business clients in order to fulfil their banking requirements. As a senior position, the role will have a high responsibility and target for business generation and will manage a team of direct sales staff.

Requirements & Skills:

Suitable candidates will have a minimum of 7 years experience working as a Relationship Manager with at least 4 years experience within a Corporate Environment. A Strong understanding of Trade Finance and commercial lending is essential and project financing knowledge would be beneficial.

Head of Internal Audit (Islamic)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:

Head of Internal Audit will head up the Audit function of this Islamic Banking Group. Applicant will also: Prepare an annual audit plan by scheduling and assigning work to meet completion dates, and estimating resource needs, Confers with management and the Audit Committee on policies, procedures, and activities of the Internal Audit Service; will make recommendation regarding specific areas of responsibility; will coordinate with the risk management to ensure acceptable risk and adequate mitigates are in place; will conduct a risk-based audit plans by being familiar with risk assessment of all banks' functions

Requirements & Skills:

Master degree in an appropriate discipline; a thorough understanding of accounting principles and audit standards, procedures, and techniques. Professional qualification (CISA, CPA, ACCA...etc) would be an advantage. Minimum 7 years experience within a GCC Bank (Corporate/ Islamic)

Banking Finance Litigation

Location: United Kingdom

Job Description:

Global Dispute Resolution Group is one of the first choice practices for the complex, high-value international work of global corporations and financial institutions. They are currently recruiting a senior level associate (4-7 years PQE) with specialist capabilities. They are seeking the highest calibre candidates who wish to further their careers in a progressive, innovative and highly commercial practice. The Banking disputes practice works with the world's leading financial institutions on a broad range of complex problems and disputes which arise in the global market. In addition to more traditional banking disputes, they have particular strengths in disputes involving derivatives and structured finance and Islamic financing.

Requirements & Skills:

The candidate should have experience of complex banking disputes with an expertise in derivatives, debt capital markets and structured products. Knowledge of the ISDA Master Agreement would be preferable. A strong academic background and sound litigation experience from a leading banking and finance practice is essential. UK qualification is essential for consideration.

Associate, Islamic Origination - OCC Islamic Banking

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Description:

Provide new opportunities for the Group and create alternative revenue streams. Assist the senior transactors to originate and execute Islamic transactions in the wholesale banking arena viz. syndications, structured trade finance, project finance, debt capital markets, bilateral corporate deals, global market products etc.
Prepare pitchbooks/presentations to assist senior transactors to pitch to clients and originate deals. Assist the senior transactors in managing end-to-end deal execution including deal structuring, preparing term sheets, negotiating terms with the client, securing mandates and dealing with external/internal legal counsel to develop and review facility documentation.

Requirements & Skills:

Independently prepare information memorandum / prospectus for circulation to syndication participants. Prepare/Review Temsheets for Islamic FM transactions Seek guidance/ secure approvals from the Bank's Shari'ah advisers to ensure that the transaction remains in line with Shari'ah compliance requirements; Build relationships with support departments (Credit Ops and Loans Agency) to manage operational processes.

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