Senior Leader, Islamic Wholesale Banking & Deal Origination

Mashreqbank PSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreqbank PSC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior wholesale banking professional to lead origination of wholesale Islamic transactions and grow NTB relationships across geographies. The role requires a track record in Islamic banking, executive collaboration, and strong credit judgment.

You will drive revenue, manage risk with robust credit analysis, ensure Shariah compliance, and coordinate with risk, compliance and product teams to deliver structured deals while maintaining a prudent

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years wholesale banking experience, with at least 5 years in Islamic banking.
• Proven track record in originating wholesale Islamic transactions (bilateral and syndications) across multiple geographies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Strong credit analysis and risk assessment skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent marketing and relationship‑building capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of Shariah principles, Central Bank regulations, and internal credit frameworks.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets and manage a low‑risk portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing Islamic corporate book organically and inorganically (new‑to‑bank) across IBG regions.
• Originate and coordinate wholesale Islamic transactions, including bilateral and syndicated deals.
• Maximize utilization of approved Islamic credit limits for NTB customers.
• Conduct credit risk assessments with country RMs, prepare credit proposals, and liaise with Wholesale Risk Management and Compliance.
• Ensure all transactions comply with Shariah guidelines, internal policies, and Central Bank regulations.
• Identify and close cross‑sell opportunities with GTB, TCM, and RBG teams.
• Maintain an active pipeline of new‑to‑bank opportunities and monitor existing relationships.
• Implement “Selling Islamic First” directives in collaboration with the Shariah Supervisory Board.
• Achieve budgeted revenue and profit targets while maintaining a low‑risk portfolio rating.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Risk, Audit, Operations, Compliance) and external partners.

Skills

Credit analysis

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Communication skills

Revenue targeting

Shariah knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Business Admin

MBA preferred

CFA preferred

Job description

Mashreqbank PSC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior wholesale banking professional to lead origination of wholesale Islamic transactions and grow NTB relationships across geographies. The role requires a track record in Islamic banking, executive collaboration, and strong credit judgment.

You will drive revenue, manage risk with robust credit analysis, ensure Shariah compliance, and coordinate with risk, compliance and product teams to deliver structured deals while maintaining a prudent