Islamic Banking Regional Manager

Job Description

To develop a regional strategy that is aligned to Business strategy To lead as ales team to execute on the strategy in order to achieve business objectives across Retail, Commercial, Rest of Africa, Corporate and Institutional for FirstRand Islamic Financial Services To be responsible for the retention and growth of the customer base (market share).

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Commercial Islamic Banking (Cape Metro), you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

The Ideal candidate must have the following exposure:

• Develop a regional strategy across Retail and Commercial (R&C) aligned to business strategy and ensure execution thereof
• Provide input into Islamic business strategy
• Track, control and influence sales activities with the specific aim to increase Revenue growth for Retail, Commercial, Corporate and Institutional
• Monitor cost activities and collection of revenue and measure cost to income against set targets and place measures in place to address any discrepancies
• Determine targets for revenue growth
• Achieve net profit growth for the region
• Maximise Business Portfolio cross sell opportunities and strengthen client relationships
• Ensure optimal segmentation within region
• Overall responsible for the management and growth of the business across the region
• Contribute to the successful implementation of campaigns by setting standards and supporting execution
• Plan and manage execution of campaigns successfully and on schedule
• Maintain operational accountability for all campaign execution
• Set standards and benchmarks for measuring successful campaign execution
• Provide support at relevant committees and influence approval on Islamic product deals
• Coordinate and facilitate all approved strategic projects
• Comply with governance in terms of Shari'ah principles, legislative and audit requirements
• Identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; driving best practice solutions
• Be aware of, and responsive to local market conditions
• Analyse competitor information to develop a strategic plan to acquire new business
• Improve business decisions by analysing reliable customer data from the Business Intelligence team to identify gaps and opportunities for the sales team to cross sell
• Ensure that sales strategies are aligned across the customer value proposition
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Relevant Degree.
• 5+ year's relevant Relationship Management experience.
• 5 + years in the financial / banking sector.
• RE5 qualification and KI Individuals
• Must be able to do Supervision
• Have people management skills

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious
• Sales driven
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Client-centric

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

17/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.