Sharia and Products Manager Job Vacancy – Amana Bank

Amana Bank is seeking a qualified and dynamic Sharia and Products Manager to join their Headquarters team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Policy & Manual Review: Assist the Head of Sharia & Products to review policies and manuals annually.
Contract & Paper Preparation: Assist in preparing and reviewing financing contract packages, forms, product papers, Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB) papers, and Board papers in a timely manner.
Profit Distribution: Ensure profit is fairly distributed to depositors according to the Profit Distribution Model (PDM).
Sharia Research & Guidance: Perform research on Sharia aspects for products, fatwas, or related issues prior to SSB presentation; offer guidance to staff and clients on Islamic banking/financing instruments.
Product Development & Performance: Assist in developing new products, enhancing existing ones, conducting product performance assessments, and preparing quarterly performance reports.
Market Analysis: Analyze available Islamic products and services in the market to identify leverage opportunities for the bank.
Staff Training: Prepare training materials and deliver training to ensure business and financing teams understand product documentation, pricing dynamics, and processing requirements.
Standards Compliance: Keep the bank up to date with new Sharia decisions/requirements issued by SSB and international bodies (e.g., AAOIFI, OIC Fiqh Academy, IFSB).
Departmental Support: Review marketing/promotional content for Sharia alignment; support financing management and branches to ensure facilities strictly comply with product manuals and Sharia principles.
Inventory Tracking: Follow up to ensure inventories are sold timely before customer use or sale.
Fund Administration: Administer Charity and Zakat Fund activities.
Representation: Represent the bank at internal and external events, media programs, and customer meetings.

Key Competency Requirements

Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Commercial thinking combined with a Sharia-focused mindset.
Creative approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative Sharia-compliant solutions.
Proven ability to train and coach on Islamic banking and finance topics.
Strong paper-writing, reporting, persuasion, and presentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Product knowledge and an innovation mindset within Islamic banking.
Deep understanding of Islamic Banking within the Tanzanian context.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Banking and Finance, OR a Degree in Banking/Finance/Commerce with an additional Certification or Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance.
Professional Advantage: Professional qualifications in Islamic Banking, Sharia (Jurisprudence), or Islamic Studies will be an added advantage.

Job Details

Location: Headquarters (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Reports To: Head of Sharia and Products
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their application package (including Application Letter, Resume, and Academic/Professional Certificates) to jobs@amanabank.co.tz.

Customer Service Contact: 0657 980 000 | customerservice@amanabank.co.tz
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to jobs@amanabank.co.tz

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