Islamic Finance Manager - Islamic Banking
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Posted: 23/07/2026
- Competitive
- Abu Dhabi - Hybrid
- Permanent
Axiom is looking for an experienced Islamic Finance Manager to take on a key financial role within a fast-growing, digital-first bank.
Reporting to senior leadership, this high-profile position will support financial integrity, regulatory reporting, liquidity, and the effective management of Islamic banking activities. You will also help shape a growing Islamic banking proposition.
The Company
Our client is a fast-growing, regulated digital bank redefining how individuals and businesses manage their finances.
Combining the strength and credibility of an established financial institution with the speed, technology, and ambition of a fintech, the bank is building simpler and smarter financial experiences.
With continued growth and investment in its expanding proposition, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and help shape its next phase.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Serve as the lead finance authority for the Islamic Window, reporting directly to the CFO.
- Own financial statements, management reporting, regulatory submissions, and audit readiness.
- Ensure clear financial segregation between Islamic and conventional banking activities.
- Partner with Treasury and Risk on funding, liquidity planning, and regulatory metrics.
- Oversee profit allocation, investment pool performance, and Shari’ah-related financial treatments.
- Advise senior leadership, the Board, and governance committees while shaping a growing Islamic banking proposition.
What We’re Looking For
- 7–10 years’ finance experience, including 4–5 years in Islamic banking or Islamic Window operations.
- Strong expertise in Islamic finance products, Shari’ah governance, and financial segregation.
- Proven experience in financial statements, management reporting, and regulatory returns.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, relevant AAOIFI standards, and CBUAE requirements.
- Experience with investment pools, profit distribution, liquidity, and Islamic asset-liability management.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree required; CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA, or an Islamic finance qualification is highly valued.
Why This Opportunity?
The chance to work for a fast-growing, leading regional neobank. Helping to define the next generation of banking products and platforms in the region.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Tax-free base salary plus excellent performance bonus
- Hybrid working from a regional HQ alongside global tech and fintech talent
- Full benefits packages
- Own key areas of finance, compliance, liquidity, and governance.
- Help shape a growing Islamic banking proposition.
Interested?
Apply directly through this advert or email your CV to andrew@axiomrecruit.com.
Andrew Phillips
Founder
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