Manager Products Islamic Banking at National Bank of Kenya

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Job Description

  • This position is responsible for the development, management and growth of Shariah-compliant banking products. The role ensures all products align with the shariah principles, regulatory requirements and market needs while driving profitability, innovation, customer value proposition.

Job Industry

Banking and Investments

Job Salary Currency

KES

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Design and launch shariah-compliant products.
  • Ensure all products adhere to shariah guidelines and obtain approvals from the shariah supervisory board.
  • Manage products from ideation to launch, review, enhancement and retirement.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify customer needs, trends and opportunities in Islamic Banking.
  • Track product performance, margins, uptake and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure adherence to Central Bank regulations and Islamic Banking standards.
  • Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, ICT, Operations to ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Enhance product features and processes to improve customer satisfaction and accessibility.
  • Provide insights and reports to support strategic decisions and product portfolio growth.
  • Support internal teams with product knowledge and training.

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Banking and Investments Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Economics or a business-related field from a recognized university. Master’s degree in a Business-related field from a recognized University is an added advantage Professional certification in Islamic Finance will be an added advantage. 5 years’ experience in Islamic Financial Institution with at least 3 years in Islamic banking product development. Strong understanding of Shariah compliant contracts and structures. Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for Islamic banking. Strong knowledge of Islamic finance principles. Product development and lifecycle management skills Analytical and financial modelling capability. Stakeholder management and collaboration. Innovation and strategic thinking. Customer-centric mindset. Strong communication and presentation skills Project management skills Attention to detail and governance focus.

Application Process

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 10th April 2026 • Indicate Name of Job on email subject.

Close Date

10/04/2026