Manager Products Islamic Banking at National Bank of Kenya

Job Reference No: NBK/RET/16/2026
Position Scope:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education/Professional Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 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.