Associate Director, Islamic Finance - UAE National

Job description

Job description

Associate Director, Islamic Finance (UAE National) – 0000KURD

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Commercial Banking provides international financial services solutions that support businesses ranging from large corporates to Business Banking enterprises in a variety of industry sectors all over the world. Leveraging the strength, scope and expertise of our global product network, Commercial Banking is positioned as an essential partner to large and mid-market enterprises seeking to maximise their potential internationally, offering streamlined business access to HSBC’s international network and broad range of market leading banking products and services. 
We are currently looking for an ambitious UAE National who can join our Islamic Finance team as an Associate Director in Dubai. The role holder is primarily responsible for supporting the Head of Islamic Banking/wider Islamic Finance team in the implementation, execution and management of the overall Islamic product strategy, initiatives, and BAU management for Islamic lending products.

In this Role, you will be:

• Managing and executing Islamic Product related activities, including but not limited to new product launches and the timely completion of product lifecycle management requirements (i.e. post implementation reviews, product reviews etc.)
• Managing ad-hoc product governance requirements which may arise, in coordination with Global Banking stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Commercial Banking (CMB) product management/governance guideline (FIM) and ensuring Governance through the CMB Product Governance process
• Engaging with other product providers (GTRF, GPS, MSS) and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment, standardisation and optimisation of the Core Products by evaluating the suitability of the current product offering and identifying any gaps or opportunities
• Advocating as the CMB Islamic L&TM product focal point to assist stakeholders in the development of initiatives and to improve product processes and controls. 
• Providing support in preparing reports and submissions for relevant forums and committees and provide support in any other activities or projects as may be required, such as pitch-book preparation and updates.

Requirements

. To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Experience in Islamic finance is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Islamic Finance Products, Corporate Credit & Risk policy, frontline sales environment, and lending products preferred
• Effective negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decision making and decision makers 
• Proven track record of flexibility and adaptability in fluid environments of constantly changing priorities, challenging bureaucracy, and staying true to the values and strategy of the Group. 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Acting with sensitivity and developing trust to engender a true sense of urgency, pace, community and collaboration across the Business and HOST / Global Functions communities.   
• Current experience in Corporate Banking in the region.
• Graduation degree is a must – to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit.

For further details and application information please visit our careers site, searching under reference number 0000KURD

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