This position is responsible for driving the growth, outreach, and sustainability of the Almasi women banking program at National Bank - Amanah. The role involves delivering Shariah-compliant financial and non-financial solutions tailored to women entrepreneurs and clients, deepening financial inclusion, and strengthening the Bank’s position in the women market segment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Rollout & Management: Execute and manage the rollout of the Almasi suite of products, including asset financing, unsecured hybrid SME financing, mortgage finance, construction finance, and trade financing.
Product Customization: Guide product customization to ensure the needs of women entrepreneurs are met while preserving Shariah compliance.
Non-Financial Services: Promote non-financial services such as advisory, capacity-building workshops, networking, and procurement readiness programs.
Business Development: Identify, segment, and onboard women business owners and women-involved enterprises (≥ 50% women shareholding or management) as per Almasi eligibility criteria.
Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with women’s groups, associations, NGOs, and development partners to source leads.
External Representation: Represent the bank in women entrepreneurship events, exhibitions, and the Almasi marketplace.
Procurement Support: Support procurement readiness of women-owned firms to access supply opportunities with the bank (20% procurement allocation).
Credit Analysis: Assess financing proposals from women-owned/managed businesses, covering credit analysis, collateral, and structuring.
Portfolio Monitoring: Monitor repayment performance, delinquency, and recovery while ensuring compliance with credit policy, risk guidelines, and Shariah principles.
Customer Service: Deliver high service standards, including dedicated Almasi teller counters, and serve as a specialist contact for resolving inquiries and complaints.
Internal Training: Train branch staff, sales teams, and relationship officers on the Almasi proposition and gender-sensitive customer service.
Reporting & Insights: Prepare performance reports, dashboards, and forecasts. Monitor gender-tagged MIS data and use market research to identify gaps for product enhancements.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to Shariah advisory rulings, internal compliance, risk, and legal protocols.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Islamic Finance, Business Administration, or a business-related field from a recognized University.
Professional Certification: Certification in Islamic Finance is an added advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in retail banking, SME banking, or women/inclusive finance, with at least 3 years in Relationship Management.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Shariah-compliant financing instruments and experience in credit evaluation.
Core Competencies: Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
Attributes: Integrity, ethical orientation, customer empathy, and a target-driven mindset.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in banking systems, data analytics, and CRM tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the specified role requirements should send their CV and application letter showing how they meet the role requirements to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Thursday, 9th April 2026. Please indicate the Name of Job in the email subject line.
How to Apply
Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Thursday, 9th April 2026.
Indicate Manager, Women Banking – Almasi Lady on the email subject.
