Manager, Halal Advisory, Regional Halal Eco System

Maybank Islamic; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybank Islamic in Kuala Lumpur seeks a dynamic Halal Certification and Advisory Lead to expand Halal-certified businesses and strengthen internal Halal competency. You will drive advisory services, facilitate training, and conduct market research to grow Halal enterprises locally and regionally.

Engagement with Halal authorities, government agencies, and industry associations is essential, along with cross-functional collaboration to align financial products with Halal needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Halal Management or related fields is required.
• Certification in Halal fields or marketing is preferred.
• Experience in Halal consultation and certification processes is essential.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategies to expand Halal-certified businesses and strengthen Halal competency.
• Promote Halal certification uptake through local and international engagement.
• Lead Halal certification and advisory services with training and market research.
• Drive process improvement, digitalisation, and innovation in Halal facilitation.
• Act as liaison with Halal authorities, agencies, and industry associations.
• Drive business development and cross-selling at Halal events and engagements.

Skills

Agile project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Market research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Halal Management

Certified Halal Executive Programme

Marketing in Halal/related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Drive strategies to expand Halal-certified businesses while strengthening internal Halal competency through structured facilitation, advisory support, and capacity-building programmes.
• Promote wider Halal certification uptake through strategic local and international engagement, while improving facilitation processes by identifying gaps, enhancing efficiency, and supporting digitalisation and innovation to elevate customer experience.
• Lead Halal certification and advisory by guiding businesses, providing training, and conducting market research to grow Halal-certified enterprises locally and regionally.
• Drive process improvement, digitalisation, and innovation by enhancing Halal facilitation, supporting digital initiatives, and implementing efficient solutions through cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as the primary liaison with Halal authorities, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Drive business development and cross-selling by engaging customers at Halal events, generating leads, aligning financial products with needs, gathering market insights, and collaborating with internal teams.
• Manage performance tracking and reporting for Halal facilitation, customer engagement, and cross-selling, ensuring accurate records, generating insights, and recommending improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Halal Management, Certified Halal Executive Programme and/or Marketing in related fields such as Halal Consultation, Business Development & Sales and Marketing.
• Experience in Halal Consultation and Halal Certification process or related field.
• Experience in sales, preferably in banking or financial products, with a moderate/strong understanding of banking solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple task simultaneously, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Qualified in HALAL Management, HACCP, GMP.
• Willing to travel to conduct site-visits nationwide and participate in Halal events.