Job Vacancies at Amana Bank August 2026

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Job Vacancies at Amana Bank August 2026, Amana Bank is the Tanzania’s first & fully fledged Islamic Bank established on October 2009 with a group of prominent Tanzanian business personalities.

Amana Bank is inviting qualified, competent, and experienced professionals to apply for the following exciting career opportunities.

Position 1: Branch Manager (Mwanza)

Amana Bank is currently seeking a qualified Branch Manager to be based in Mwanza.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grow customer base, deposits, financing book, and profitability as per set targets.

Ensure the liquidity position of the branch is maintained through advance planning at minimal cost.

Monitor and control branch costs.

Ensure branch compliance with existing banking regulations.

Ensure adherence to KYC and AML requirements at all times.

Ensure compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures.

Maintain low risk and audit ratings for the branch.

Coach team members to proactively maximize opportunities and provide exceptional customer service.

Motivate staff to achieve branch goals.

Serve as Chairperson of the Branch Management Financing Committee.

Key Competency Requirements

Knowledge of branch banking operations.

Comprehensive knowledge of Sharia banking products and services.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Ability to mentor and lead a team.

Ability to maximize utilization of available resources.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent relationship management skills.

Customer service oriented.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other related field.

Minimum of 7 years of working experience in banking with a strong background in Branch Management.

Reports to: Head of Retail Banking

Position 2: Sharia and Products Manager (Headquarters)

Amana Bank is currently seeking a qualified Sharia and Products Manager to be based at the Headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Sharia & Products in reviewing policies and manuals annually.

Prepare and review financing contract packages, forms, and other required documents.

Prepare product papers, Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB) papers, and Board papers on time.

Ensure profit is fairly distributed to depositors in accordance with the Profit Distribution Model (PDM).

Prepare product easy guides.

Conduct research on Sharia aspects for each product, fatwa, or Sharia-related issue before presentation to the Sharia Supervisory Board.

Provide guidance to staff and clients on Islamic banking and financing instruments and related guidelines.

Proactively identify product issues and resolve them promptly.

Analyze Islamic products and services available in the market and identify opportunities for the bank.

Train bank staff and ensure business and financing teams possess adequate knowledge for efficient product implementation, documentation, pricing, and processing.

Keep the bank updated on new Sharia requirements and decisions issued by the SSB and international bodies such as AAOIFI, OIC Fiqh Academy, and IFSB.

Represent the bank in internal and external meetings, forums, events, and customer engagements.

Support the marketing department by reviewing communication content, promotional materials, and social media content to ensure compliance with Sharia principles.

Support financing management and branches to ensure financing facilities are issued in accordance with product manuals and Sharia principles.

Follow up to ensure inventories are sold promptly before being used or sold by customers.

Assist in developing new products and enhancing existing products.

Prepare training materials and coordinate Sharia & Products training programs.

Support Sharia compliance activities across the bank.

Conduct product performance assessments and prepare quarterly performance reports.

Administer Charity and Zakat Fund activities.

Support the marketing department in promoting Islamic banking knowledge through various media platforms.

Key Competency Requirements

Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Commercial thinking with a strong Sharia mindset.

Creative approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and provide innovative Sharia-compliant solutions.

Ability to train and coach staff on Islamic banking and finance topics.

Ability to write professional papers and reports.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong persuasion and presentation skills.

Strong product knowledge and innovation mindset in Islamic banking.

Good understanding of Islamic Banking within the Tanzanian context.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Islamic Banking and Finance, or Degree in Banking, Finance, or Commerce with an additional Certification or Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance.

Professional qualification in Islamic Banking, Shariah (Jurisprudence), or Islamic Studies will be an added advantage.

Reports to: Head of Sharia and Products