AVP Islamic Products

First Abu Dhabi Bank

Job Details
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Product Management
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full time

What You ll Do

* Lead the Islamic GTB product suite across assets, liabilities, and Global Market products in line with Shariah-compliant structures
* Design and develop new Islamic financial products based on client demand, market trends, and competitive benchmarking
* Act as the primary contact for all matters related to Islamic banking product offerings across FAB, especially in international branches
* Collaborate with Shariah Control, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Operations teams to ensure timely development and implementation of Islamic products
* Support Head of Islamic Products on strategic deliverables, urgent tasks, and high-level projects
* Prepare, review, and update SOPs, MIS reports, audit documentation, and regulatory submissions related to Islamic product lines
* Stay up to date on AAOIFI standards, CBUAE HSA guidelines, and global Islamic banking regulatory developments
* Train internal business units and stakeholders on Islamic banking principles, products, and documentation standards
* Participate in joint client meetings to advise on product structuring and provide Shariah-compliant solutions to sensitive or complex cases
* Manage product profitability and performance metrics, incorporating customer feedback and market analysis into the Islamic product roadmap

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Islamic Finance, Economics, Shariah, or related field
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Islamic banking or Islamic windows of financial institutions
* Strong knowledge of Shariah principles, AAOIFI standards, and CBUAE Higher Shariah Authority (HSA) guidelines
* In-depth understanding of Islamic contracts (Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah, Wakala, etc.) and their operational implementation
* Financial analysis and accounting awareness in the context of Islamic product structuring
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to lead cross-functional discussions
* High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines