Islamic Finance Officer Needed at Alpha10 Group
Job Description
About Us
Alpha10 Group is a leading financial services provider based in Nigeria. The company’s foundation is built on professionalism and unwavering ethical principles, with a mission to grow and preserve wealth for its clients.
Alpha10 aims to enhance liquidity, promote financial integration and inclusion, and ensure transparency and efficiency in the Nigerian and global financial markets.
Job Description
We’re looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Islamic Finance Officer to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria. This is a full-time role for an individual who is passionate about Shariah-compliant finance and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The Islamic Finance Officer is responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring Shariah-compliant investment products and services within the organization. This role ensures that all Islamic finance offerings comply with Shariah principles, regulatory requirements, and market best practices while supporting business growth and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and structure Shariah-compliant investment products, such as Sukuk, Islamic funds, Halal equity portfolios, Murabaha, and Ijara.
- Conduct periodic reviews of existing Islamic finance products to ensure Shariah compliance and competitiveness.
- Liaise with the Shariah Advisory Board for product and service approvals.
- Ensure all transactions and investment activities comply with Shariah principles and SEC/CBN regulations.
- Prepare compliance reports for internal management, regulators, and the Shariah Advisory Board.
- Manage and document waivers, guidelines, and rulings related to Islamic finance products.
- Identify and engage with potential high-net-worth and corporate clients interested in Shariah-compliant investments.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to promote Islamic finance offerings.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to increase assets under management.
- Stay updated on global and local trends in Islamic finance and capital markets.
- Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.
- Provide training and sensitization sessions to both internal teams and clients.
- Support investment managers in executing trades and transactions.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and product teams to ensure smooth product implementation.
- Maintain accurate records of all Islamic finance transactions and contracts.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Islamic Finance (e.g., CIMA Islamic Finance, AAOIFI certification, CISI Islamic Finance) are an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Islamic banking, finance, or asset management.
- Strong understanding of capital markets, mutual funds, and portfolio management.
- Ability to engage with Shariah scholars, regulators, and high-level stakeholders.
- Possess strong ethical and professional values.
- Deep understanding of Shariah compliance.
- Excellent relationship management and client advisory skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Effective research and problem-solving ability.
Capabilities:
- Strong ethical and professional values.
- Deep understanding of Shariah compliance.
- Relationship management and client advisory skills.
- Attention to detail and documentation
- Research and problem-solving ability.
Job Information:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Reporting To: Head, Investment Management
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
How to Apply
Candidates should send their CV to hr@alpha10group.com to apply.