Executive Director

Develop and implement business strategies to drive sustainable growth, increase revenue, and strengthen the institution's market position. Lead business development initiatives across corporate and retail banking, identifying new opportunities and expanding the customer base. Oversee corporate banking, corporate financing, and credit activities to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial targets. Drive retail banking growth through effective sales strategies, customer acquisition, and business development initiatives. Identify and develop SME financing opportunities to expand the institution's financing portfolio. Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, SMEs, and retail customers to support business growth and long-term partnerships. Oversee sales performance, monitor business targets, and implement strategies to improve revenue generation and overall profitability. Ensure effective credit assessment and risk management practices across corporate and retail financing activities. Identify potential business risks and ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and applicable banking requirements. Collaborate with senior management to establish long-term business plans, growth strategies, and commercial objectives. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities to support strategic decision-making. Ensure a balance between business expansion, revenue generation, and sound financial and risk management practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Strong relevant experience in banking or financial institutions, preferably within Islamic banking. Previous experience in Corporate Banking, Corporate Credit, Retail Banking, or Commercial Finance. Solid commercial and financial background, with strong expertise in sales, business development, and risk management. Experience in corporate financing, SME financing, and retail banking business development. Proven ability to develop business opportunities, generate revenue, achieve sales targets, and build strong client relationships. Good understanding of corporate and retail banking products, financing solutions, credit assessment, and risk management practices. A combination of corporate and retail banking experience is highly preferred. 7+ years of experience as a Sales Manager, particularly within retail banking or commercial finance, may also be considered. Strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to drive business growth while maintaining effective risk management and financial performance. Previous experience within Islamic financial institutions is preferred. Required Skills Business Strategy Sales Management Stakeholder Engagement Negotiation Strategy Development Commercial Planning

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Strong relevant experience in banking or financial institutions, preferably within Islamic banking. Previous experience in Corporate Banking, Corporate Credit, Retail Banking, or Commercial Finance. Solid commercial and financial background, with strong expertise in sales, business development, and risk management. Experience in corporate financing, SME financing, and retail banking business development. Proven ability to develop business opportunities, generate revenue, achieve sales targets, and build strong client relationships. Good understanding of corporate and retail banking products, financing solutions, credit assessment, and risk management practices. A combination of corporate and retail banking experience is highly preferred. 7+ years of experience as a Sales Manager, particularly within retail banking or commercial finance, may also be considered. Strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to drive business growth while maintaining effective risk management and financial performance. Previous experience within Islamic financial institutions is preferred. Required Skills Business Strategy Sales Management Stakeholder Engagement Negotiation Strategy Development Commercial Planning