Associate – People & Talent (Islamic Banking)

About the role

This Associate position supports People & Talent initiatives within Standard Chartered's Islamic Banking division in Dubai. The role focuses on fostering a transparent, collaborative culture, ensuring compliance with Shariah and regulatory frameworks, and supporting risk and governance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Build a transparent and collaborative culture aligned with the bank’s values and the ‘Here For Good’ ethos.
• Acquire knowledge and training in Shariah and Islamic banking products.
• Assist teams during client calls and facilitate training for staff engaged in Saadiq business.
• Provide assistance during internal audits, Shariah reviews, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor Saadiq portfolio performance to detect credit‑related concerns.
• Update senior management on Islamic Banking performance and maintain awareness of the regulatory framework.
• Deliver effective governance, challenge executives when needed, and cooperate with local regulators.
• Adhere to the Shariah Governance Framework and implement requirements set by the HSA.
• Uphold the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• Training or experience related to Islamic Finance.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required skills