Trainer - Islamic Banking (Re-announced)

About Afghan United Bank

Afghan United Bank is a full-fledged privately owned commercial bank incorporated on October 4, 2007. The Bank obtained its banking license under the Banking Laws of Afghanistan from the Central Bank of Afghanistan (DA Afghanistan Bank) and received incorporation license from Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA). The Bank is currently operating through 34 branches and 13 booths in Kabul and other big cities of Afghanistan. The bank is offering financial products and services in both Conventional and Islamic Banking across these branches.

AUB is strengthened with the most professional bankers of the region and driven by the strategic goals set out by its Board of Management and Supervisory Board, the Bank has invested in the state of the art core banking system, Flex cube, in order to provide its customers with an extensive range of products and services. For more information kindly visit: www.aub.af or www.afghanunitedbank.com.

Job Summary

The Trainer is responsible for developing, facilitating, and conducting training programs for employees to enhance their Islamic banking skills, knowledge, and performance. The role includes delivering a range of topics, with a special focus on Islamic banking and finance principles, customer service, banking operations, AAOIFI Standards and regulatory compliance. The Trainer ensures that all employees are equipped with the necessary tools to meet both personal performance goals and the bank's objectives, while adhering to Islamic finance guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and update comprehensive training programs that cover both general banking practices and specific modules on Islamic banking and finance.
2. Customize training materials to meet the unique needs of various departments, including frontline staff, customer service teams, and operational units.
3. Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions, focusing on key banking functions, product knowledge, regulatory requirements, and Islamic banking principles.
4. Deliver specialized training on Islamic financial products, such as Murabaha, Mudarabah, Ijarah, and Takaful, ensuring employees have a solid understanding of Sharia-compliant operations.
5. Assess training needs by working with department heads to identify skills gaps and create targeted training programs to address them.
6. Provide continuous learning opportunities for employees through refresher courses and updates on new Islamic banking products and regulations.
7. Develop evaluation methods (e.g., tests, quizzes, and practical assessments) to measure trainees' understanding and application of both general and Islamic banking concepts.
8. Gather feedback from participants and department heads to improve training programs and delivery techniques.
9. Compliance & Regulatory Training:
10. Ensure that all training programs adhere to the latest banking regulations and Islamic finance laws.
11. Collaborate with the compliance department to incorporate regulatory updates into training materials.
12. Documentation & Reporting:
13. Maintain accurate records of all training sessions, attendance, and assessment results.
14. Report on the effectiveness of training programs to management and suggest improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking (Islamic Banking), Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Certification or formal education in Islamic banking.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar training role within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of Islamic banking principles and products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts, particularly in Islamic finance.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in both traditional and modern training methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Islamic banking, banking operations, customer service, and compliance.
• In-depth understanding of Islamic banking principles, including Sharia-compliant products and services.
• Fluent in Dari, Pashto, Arabic and English.
• Ability to adapt training methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates who deem themselves suitable for this vacancy can share their complete profile including (application letter, updated CV and recent photo) electronically to below mentioned email and please indicate the vacancy number (AUB/HR/024-077) in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates who have completed the requirements of the vacancy will be called for further selection process.

Functional Area

Banking

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

Submission Email

jobs@afghanunitedbank.com

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