Head of SME Business | Shahjalal Islami Bank

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC is a leading, progressive Shariah-based private commercial bank with a network of 142 branches, sub-branches and agent banking outlets across the country. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the bank provides fully online services to its customers. To support its continued expansion, the bank is seeking an experienced, self-motivated and competent professional to serve as the Head of SME Business at its Corporate Head Office in Dhaka.

Key Job Requirements and Responsibilities

• The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills with proven experience in CMSME business, including CMSME business development, operations, investment risk management, regulatory requirements, compliance standards and legal procedures.
• Maintain excellent customer relations and lead the bank's CMSME business through effective coordination with Branches and the Head Office.
• Develop and implement strategic sales approaches tailored to the commercial banking needs of CMSME customers.
• Ensure proper utilisation of CMSME investment facilities while maintaining high asset quality.
• Monitor poor-performing SME investments and design strategies for regularisation, restructuring or recovery.
• Conduct periodic reviews of CMSME facilities to assess risk exposure and business viability.
• Strengthen relationships with CMSME clients through proactive engagement, gaining in-depth understanding of their business operations, investment potential and financial needs to provide customised solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Bank guidelines, internal policies and all regulatory requirements related to CMSME business.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments and customer needs to expand CMSME operations.
• Experience in Shariah banking will be considered an added qualification.
• Must hold a postgraduate degree from a reputed university, with no third class/division and no GPA below 2.5 (in a 4-point scale) or below 3 (in a 5-point scale) at any stage.
• Must have a minimum of five years' experience as Head of SME Business or Cluster Head in a reputed private commercial bank.
• Age must be within 50 years as of 15 December 2025.

Job Location: Corporate Head Office, Dhaka.

Other Information: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to deserving candidates, commensurate with experience. Salary and designation will depend on the selected candidate's background and expertise.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants may Apply Online or send a detailed CV along with a recent passport-size photograph to the following address by 15 December 2025:

Human Resources Division, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, Corporate Head Office, Shahjalal Islami Bank Tower, Level 11, Plot # 4, Block # CWN (C), Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka 1212

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.