Emirates NBD
Assistant Manager – Islamic Product Structuring & Sales
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 01/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
17/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Assistant Manager – Islamic Product Structuring & Sales role within Emirates NBD Islamic focuses on developing, structuring, and managing Islamic banking products aligned with Shariah compliance and ethical banking practices under the governance of the Internal Shariah Supervisory Board (ISSC). The role operates within the Wholesale Banking framework, supporting both Wholesale and Retail Banking through product expertise and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include client and product development, stakeholder management, Islamic product structuring, Sukuk structuring, and syndications structuring, providing technical expertise to EMCAP and FIG teams, and supporting relationship managers. The position requires managing coverage inquiries, delivering Islamic financing solutions, and ensuring high turnaround times. The role involves risk management through development of systems, processes, controls, and self-assessment methodologies, alongside maintaining product documentation, automation of manual processes, and testing of new systems. It includes cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, IT, Retail, GOPS, and external vendors for system development, regulatory compliance, and marketing initiatives. The job holder is responsible for portfolio management including asset and liability management, market research, competition analysis, segmentation, campaigns, and identification of growth opportunities. The role ensures execution of business strategies, budgets, and plans while maintaining high standards of Shariah compliance, working closely with ISCD for product development and enhancement. It also involves Islamic product sales support, managing RM inquiries, participating in client meetings, onboarding new clients in the Wholesale Banking segment, and ensuring timely transaction execution. The role requires expertise in financial analysis, accounting, Islamic banking operations, product structuring, and understanding UAE banking industry trends and Islamic finance market dynamics.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage client and product propositions aligned with business objectives, market needs, and Islamic banking principles while supporting Wholesale Banking and Retail Banking initiatives
- Lead Islamic product structuring, including Sukuk structuring and syndications structuring, providing technical expertise to EMCAP, FIG teams, and relationship managers to enhance client offerings and drive sales
- Manage stakeholder relationships across internal departments such as Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, IT, Retail, and GOPS, ensuring seamless integration, product launch, and operational support
- Oversee Islamic product sales activities by managing RM inquiries, participating in client meetings, introducing new-to-bank clients, and ensuring timely execution of transactions across business units
- Develop and implement product programs, systems, processes, controls, and self-assessment methodologies to balance risk and reward while ensuring regulatory compliance and Shariah compliance
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive product documentation covering policies, procedures, parameters, and ensure continuous improvement through automation and process streamlining
- Conduct thorough testing of systems and changes, provide training to process members, and utilize process monitoring tools for ongoing and new projects
- Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for marketing, system development, regulatory compliance, strategic alliances, and documentation development
- Ensure adherence to Shariah principles as advised by ISSC, collaborate with ISCD for product development, and maintain ethical banking practices
- Manage asset and liability portfolios through portfolio management, market research, competition analysis, segmentation, campaigns, and identification of growth opportunities
- Execute business strategies, budgets, and plans, launch innovative Shariah-compliant products, and enhance existing product lines based on market feedback and competitor analysis
Experience & skills
- Obtain a Master’s Degree in Finance, Islamic Finance, Economics, or related banking studies with strong knowledge of financial analysis and accounting
- Demonstrate minimum 7 years of banking experience including at least 4 years in Islamic banking or related areas with exposure to Islamic banking operations
- Possess sound knowledge of Islamic Shariah Principles, Islamic banking products, accounting, and UAE banking industry practices
- Exhibit expertise in product structuring, including Islamic financial products, Sukuk structuring, and syndications structuring
- Show proficiency in market analysis, market research, competition analysis, and understanding of Islamic finance industry trends
- Apply risk management skills, including development of systems, processes, controls, and compliance with regulatory and Shariah requirements
- Utilize systems development, automation, and process monitoring tools for product and operational efficiency
- Demonstrate ability to manage asset and liability portfolios, execute segmentation strategies, and drive product development initiatives