Head of Commercial Banking

Kuwait Finance House PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Head of Commercial Banking to establish and grow its Commercial Banking function. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies for Shariah-compliant products while building a strong portfolio of corporate and SME clients. This role requires significant leadership experience in commercial banking and a strong understanding of compliance with UK regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new business area from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial banking and business development.
• Strong understanding of Shariah finance principles.
• Experience building and leading teams in a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish the Commercial Banking function and framework.
• Develop strategies to grow commercial banking assets.
• Originate and manage corporate and SME client relationships.
• Design Shariah-compliant banking products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Client Relationship Management

Product Development

Compliance with UK regulations

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Banking to lead the establishment and growth of our Commercial Banking function. This is a unique opportunity to build a new business area from the ground up, shaping strategy and execution in alignment with our values, growth objectives, and regulatory obligations under Islamic finance principles.

As the first member of this newly created team, you will design and implement a commercial banking strategy, offering a range of Shariah-compliant products, and build a robust portfolio of corporate and SME clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Build : Establish the Commercial Banking function, including business planning, product design, and operational framework.
• Drive Growth : Develop and execute strategies to grow commercial banking assets and liabilities.
• Client Relationships : Originate and manage corporate and SME relationships, delivering tailored financial solutions.
• Product Development : Design Shariah-compliant commercial banking and trade finance products.
• Risk & Compliance : Ensure adherence to UK regulatory standards and Shariah principles.

Collaborate : Work closely with the KFH Group, Senior Leadershi...