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Islamic Banking - Head of Distribution & Business Development - Wealth and Retail Banking

Be the lead for new business development in Saadiq Wealth & Retail Banking by using own network and engaging with the front line teams.

• Strategy Formulate business strategy, set goals, and implement programs to achieve the targets for new business development.
• Business Introduce new client relationships to grow the Islamic banking business
• Job responsibility includes other Saadiq Islamic banking markets.
• Engage with front-line teams to identify business opportunities and operationalize them
• Establish partnerships and alliances that would result in new client acquisition and enrich Islamic banking's value proposition.
• Keep the front-line teams in Priority and Private Banking fully updated and engaged on the Islamic banking affluent proposition.
• Enhance the effectiveness of distribution model through monitoring, team engagement, and motivation.
• Responsible to identify and materialise new business opportunities across markets in the Islamic banking space.
• Responsible to deliver incremental AuM (Asset Under Management) through self-sourced relationships and leveraging other business opportunities.
• People & Talent Lead through example and follow the Bank's culture and values.
• Facilitate training for the front-line / other related staff by collaborating with business, product, and Shariah teams.
• Ensure front-line teams have the required enablers (e.g. pitch decks, client communication, etc) to effectively present the Saadiq Islamic proposition.
• Risk Management Identify weaknesses across business, strengthen the control environment, and drive rectification as required.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in compliance with Country, Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes, including those governing all Risk types, Compliance, Technology and Operations, Finance and Reputation.
• Work closely with country stakeholders to prevent / manage Shariah non-compliance risk.
• Governance Monitor and update Saadiq team on Islamic Banking performance.
• Follow the internal policies, directives, and guidelines from the Central Bank, Shariah Committee / Board, Group Islamic Banking.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, along with the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
• Responsible for delivering 'effective governance'; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.
• Adhere to the regulatory requirements (e.g. Islamic Windows, Shariah Governance Framework, etc) set out by the Higher Shariah Authority / Central Bank of UAE.
• Skills And Experience Expereince in Islamic Banking is Highly Preferred
Qualifications
• Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Banking and Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Training Familiarity with Islamic Finance.
• Languages English
• Experience UAE and /Or GCC experience is Mandatory
• Selling Wealth products is Mandatory
About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Seniority level
• Executive
Employment type
• Full-time
Job function
• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Banking

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Capco a Wipro company is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology by combining innovative thinking with unrivalled industry knowledge to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments capital markets wealth and asset management insurance and the energy sector. Capcos cutting-edge ingenuity is brought to life through its Innovation Labs and award-winning Be Yourself At Work culture and diverse talent.

• We are experts in Banking Capital Markets and Wealth and Asset Management.
• We are rapidly expanding our Insurance sector capability.
• We specialise in Digital Transformation Data Management & Data Analytics Business & Finance Transformation engagements and IT Transformation and Change programmes.
• We are committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent in the market.
• Our focus is on maintaining our agile and entrepreneurial culture.

As part of our Digital Data and Technology practice expansion we are seeking an Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in financial services (banking payments insurance & or wealth) technology to drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable secure and regulatory-compliant enterprise architectures for banking payments insurance and wealth management clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud migration API-driven ecosystems and fintech integrations while ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology strategy.

Although this role requires hands-on technical expertise there is also a requirement for stakeholder management and collaboration with Capco sales teams on business development. Therefore you must possess the soft skills associated with being a trusted advisor with the ability to tailor your conversation to the audience (CEO CIO COO CDO Transformation leads Business leads).

• Technology Strategy & Architecture Development
  • Define and implement enterprise architecture frameworks and target state architectures ensuring alignment with business strategy.
  • Design microservices architectures API ecosystems and event-driven systems.
  • Evaluate SaaS/PaaS vs. custom-built solutions for financial institutions.
  • Drive data strategy enabling efficient real-time analytics and AI/ML adoption.
  • Design cloud migration and modernization efforts (considering hyperscalers such as AWS Azure GCP).
  • Develop technical roadmaps for financial system transformations ensuring scalability security and compliance across enterprise-wide technology solutions.
• Stakeholder Vendor & Project Management
  • Act as a bridge between business and technology teams translating technical concepts into business outcomes.
  • Partner with CIOs CTOs and business leaders to drive strategic technology decisions.
  • Support relationships with third-party vendors cloud providers and fintech partners.
  • Guide agile development teams to ensure architectural consistency and best practices.
  • Experienced with multi-site multi-cultural teams
• Emerging Technology & Innovation
  • Assess and consider in design AI-driven financial services blockchain and other emerging technologies.
  • Explore DeFi embedded finance and open banking architectures.
  • Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for next-generation banking and insurance solutions.
• Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Ensure enterprise architecture complies with financial regulations (e.g. Basel III PSD2 GDPR MAS).
  • Consider robust cybersecurity IAM and data privacy frameworks.
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory adherence in all technology implementations.

• 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture within the financial services industry fintechs or consultancies / SIs.
• Experience with core banking digital payments wealth management and risk platforms.
• Experience in domain-driven event-driven architecture and integration patterns
• Experience in Data & Analytics system design and architecture
• Experience with API design development and open standards to drives distributed architectures preferably with a background in one of Java C# or C.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) microservices and API-led architecture.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity IT governance and cloud security best practices.
• Experience in enterprise technology buying and evaluation process
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience driving product goal go-to-market strategy design discussions creating product roadmaps launching solutions and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships to drive business transformation.
• Understands thoroughly and exemplifies Lean Agile and DevOps delivery principles
• Preferred certification(s): TOGAF GCP/AWS/Azure Solutions Architect CISM CISSP or SAFe Agile Architect.

We are expanding our business rapidly across the Middle East. You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banking and insurance clients in the world projects that will deliver significant transformation and change.

You will join a company that supports and encourages an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. Capco is not about organizational charts and layers we operate with little hierarchy because we want all employees to feel that Capco is their warmly value diversity and inclusion and embrace our collective uniqueness our culture is a strong fresh and invigorating difference from our competitors.

We offer highly competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees.

We are seeking a diligent and customer-focused professional to join our team as a Banking Officer. As part of this role, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions for individual or corporate customers, ensuring that all interactions are conducted in a risk-free manner and adhere to set service standards.

• Customer Service Management:
• Deliver exceptional customer service by actively managing expectations and adhering to basic service standards.
• Reduce wait times and serve customers efficiently through effective handling processes.
• Handle counter transactions accurately and swiftly in accordance with set procedures.
• Serve customers from diverse demographics without bias towards nationality.

• Investigate differences in books by following required processes and checking reports, notes denominations, etc.
• Report deviation exceptions to concerned authorities.
• Enhance ATM usage and ensure minimum risk for ATM transactions.
• Be vigilant about possible frauds.

• Address financial transaction problems such as cash shortages or excess.
• Work closely with central operations to resolve customer issues.
• Eliminate risk of cash differences by diligently following set processes and ensuring accurate receipt and delivery of cash to customers.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to achieve an acceptable audit rating.

• Ensure compliance with consumer protection standards, including treating customers fairly, providing accurate information, responding promptly, protecting customer data, identifying suspicious activities, and continuously improving customer service.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of Consumer Protection Regulations and adhere to the bank's standards for fair treatment, ethical conduct, prompt resolution of complaints, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to all bank policies and procedures.

As a Banking Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, providing tailored financial guidance and exceptional customer service. You will help clients achieve their financial goals by offering advice on banking products, opening and managing accounts, and identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships through proactive recommendations.

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• Greet clients and assess their financial needs through meaningful conversations.

• Recommend appropriate banking products and services such as savings accounts, credit cards, personal loans, and investment options.

• Open, update, and maintain client accounts in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide support for day-to-day banking transactions and resolve client inquiries in a timely, courteous manner.

• Identify and refer opportunities for more specialized services (e.g., mortgages, wealth management).

• Ensure all client interactions are compliant with security and risk management standards.

• Collaborate with other team members to achieve branch goals and sales targets.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelors degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred).

• 13 years of experience in retail banking, customer service, or sales.

• Strong understanding of banking products, services, and regulations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficient in using banking systems and Microsoft Office tools.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Certification in financial advising (e.g., CFP, CSC) is an asset.

• Experience in cross-selling or upselling financial products.

• Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially in languages commonly spoken in the local community.

Experience: 2–4 Years
Domain: Banking / Fintech / Gaming Tech
Key Responsibilities

• Manage banking integration projects with gaming platforms.
• Oversee API-based solutions for wallets, tokens, KYC/AML, and payment systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in UAE and globally.
• Collaborate with developers to enable secure and seamless financial features.
• Lead UAT, documentation, and end-to-end project delivery.
  

• Bachelor's in Finance, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in banking, fintech, or digital payments.
• Understanding of gaming platforms is a plus.
• Proficient in APIs, wallets, compliance systems (KYC/AML).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in Dubai.
• Exposure to cryptocurrency or gamified financial products.
• Familiarity with UAE banking and gaming regulations.
  

• Competitive salary
• Free accommodation
• Visa sponsorship
• Annual flight tickets
• Health insurance
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible leave policy
• Multicultural work environment

We are currently looking for a junior to mid-level lawyer 2-5 yrs PQE common law qualified, to join a busy and growing Banking & Finance team. Reporting to two partners, you will be experienced in the following:

• Understanding how banking transactions work;
• Have exposure to a variety of banking transactions
• Comfortable and experienced with time pressures in a banking transaction
• Familiar with security documents, Legal opinions, Loan agreements, LMA document
• You will receive supervision and training but need to be able to work independently as well
• Have the initiative to research
• They do a lot of the UAE law so if you haven't worked in the region previously, it is a matter of going through laws and regulations themselves to try and figure out the particular answer
• Must have a strong awareness of time pressures and responsiveness.
• Quick to grasp and understand work

They are looking for someone who has been trained from a reputable mid-tier firm. It is more important to have the banking experience rather than UAE law experience as this can be taught. They will also consider someone from in-house in a Banking & Finance role.

The firm will offer relocation to the UAE as well as one month's accommodation. You will be eligible for a bonus plan and interest-free housing loan as you need to pay 6 or 12 months' rent upfront.

Overview

An international law firm based in Dubai is currently recruiting for a Banking & Finance Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE. As well as the relevant skills and experience, the firm is looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

• Provide banking and finance legal services across a wide range of areas, including corporate lending, acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, asset-based lending, oil and gas/reserves-based lending, trade finance, emerging market financing and telecoms finance.
• Advise and act for major banks, credit funds, financial institutions and other debt providers, corporate borrowers, financial advisers and private equity sponsors on a variety of matters.
• Support a global footprint with capability across local law and multi-jurisdictional advice in sectors such as financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and health-care.

The firm’s banking and finance practice is highly respected and top-tier, covering a broad range of areas and working with both lenders and borrowers.

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Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.

Zahrawi Group is a leading company in the GCC Healthcare Industry with its presence in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, & Oman markets. The company supplies and distributes high-quality products and services to Hospitals, Clinics, Laboratories, & Analytical Industries.

The incumbent is accountable for all Bank Guarantees and cash/cheque deposits within the framework of company policies & procedures to ensure timely delivery of products.

Responsibilities:

1. On a daily basis, collecting Cash / Cheque from the office and depositing in banks before cut-off time.
2. Coordinating with the warehouse team for collection / deposits.
3. Submitting & collecting bank guarantees to/from customers.
4. On a regular basis, visiting customers for submitting original bank guarantees as per the given schedule & before cut-off time.
5. Follow up with customers for collecting closed / expired bank guarantees and return to the bank for cancellation purposes.
6. Build a good relationship with customers such as MOH, DHA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, etc.
7. Coordinate internally with the tender team, Sales team & service team to ensure timely collection of bank guarantees.
8. Scheduling customer visits in Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates.

Reports:

1. Maintain proper records & reports for outstanding bank guarantees in the market.
2. Updating ERP system records.
3. Writing correspondence letters, follow-up emails for guarantees.
4. Updating the Line manager on the progress of non-collection of guarantees and ensuring that supporting documents are available.
5. Preparing necessary reports for management regarding guaranteed status.

• Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
• Nationality: Any
Responsibilities
• Acquire new customers through field visits
• Promote banking products and achieve targets
• Maintain client relationships and daily reports
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Target-driven and self-motivated
• Basic understanding of the banking industry, including knowledge of products, services, regulations, and market dynamics.

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