Job description

The Director of Islamic Origination at Standard Chartered Bank is responsible for managing origination activities of Islamic corporate and investment banking (CIB) products in KSA and designated GCC markets. This role is aligned with the bank's global Islamic banking strategy, focusing on enhancing the Saadiq CIB product portfolio, developing innovative and Shariah-compliant financial solutions, and achieving business KPIs. The position includes proactive business development, market and competitor analysis, and fostering external partnerships. It requires strict adherence to internal governance, operational risk policies, and regulatory and Shariah compliance. The role involves collaboration with global and regional stakeholders including CIB corporate teams, Shariah committees, regulators, and internal support functions such as Legal, Operations, and Transaction Banking. The incumbent also plays a critical role in embedding governance, implementing the Shariah Governance Framework, and maintaining relationships with industry associations and internal control forums.