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Al Rayan Bank is an ethical bank which celebrates diversity. Join our team as we continue to plan for the future.

Our ambition is for Al Rayan Bank to be the most trusted, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK

Our ambition is for Al Rayan Bank to be the most trusted, Sharia-compliant bank in the UK, providing Premier and Commercial Property Finance.

We do this by keeping our business simple and connecting with each other through living our “One Team” values every day, creating a great place to work and a great place for customers to bank. 

We promote ethical banking, embrace and celebrate diversity and we care about having a positive impact on the world around us.

  • Trusted to do the right thing

    • We always act with total integrity
    • We put the customer first
    • We stick to our promises

  • Empowered to own

    • We embrace change
    • We take responsibility
    • We ask for help when needed

  • Able to deliver

    • We draw on each other’s strengths
    • We believe in ‘no blame’ and ‘no egos’
    • We are resilient

  • Motivated to succeed

    • We are passionate about our work
    • We want to learn and grow
    • We celebrate each other’s success

Current vacancies

Senior Front of House

Closing date: 15 April 2025
The Senior Front of House role will play a crucial part in creating a positive and professional first impression for clients, both national and international. This dynamic position involves engaging with senior stakeholders, shareholders from the parent company, colleagues at all levels, and other external visitors. The role is central to the bank's operations, managing Front of House duties, coordinating facilities and office activities, and providing essential secretarial and administrative support.
Location: London
Department: Executive
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Head of IT

Closing date: 15 April 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of IT at either our London / Birmingham Offices. The Head of IT will lead, manage and oversee the IT function through the implementation of the IT strategy to support the corporate objectives of the Bank. To introduce and maintain best practice in the high quality provision of IT infrastructure and systems which support the needs of customers and colleagues. Ensuring all systems are secure, stable and robust. To ensure the controlled delivery of technology components in projects. This includes all IT related project work as well as the maintenance, optimisation and improvement of technology in the Bank with minimal unplanned disruptions ensuring operational resilience is maintained.
Location: London or Birmingham
Department: Operations - IT
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Senior Credit Risk Underwriter

Closing date: 31 March 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Credit Risk Underwriter at our London Office to work within the Credit Sanctioning department with principal responsibility for underwriting commercial real estate proposals for presentation to Head of Credit Sanctioning and Credit Sanctioning Committee. This is a senior role within the Credit Sanctioning Team which will include reviewing proposals received from the CPF team assessing their adherence to policy and reviewing their merit against the Bank’s strategy, the risks and mitigants. Concurrent responsibilities to include deputising for Head of Credit Sanctioning and initiating enhancements in the application process and initiating subject matter papers.
Location: London - Stratford Place
Department: Risk - Credit
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Premier Relationship Manager

Closing date: 15 April 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Relationship Manager for Premier Clients (GCC residents and nationals and GCC residents and non-nationals (excluding UK nationals) to generate income/profit by maximising sales from new and existing premier customers of the Bank, in relation to Assets, liabilities and fee income. Achieving/exceeding team and individual sales performance, and supporting team targets, through providing excellent service, whilst adhering to Al Rayan Bank’s standard service and sales processes as well as to the internal and external regulatory, operational, compliance, credit and key control systems and procedures.

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Location: London
Department: Sales - Premier Banking
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Celebrating 20 years

Over the past two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation in the dynamic world of Islamic finance. As we embark on the next chapter of our evolution, our ambition is high - propelling us towards an exciting future. 

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Al Rayan Bank Gala Dinner 2023

In March 2023, the incredible team at Al Rayan Bank came together to celebrate an extraordinary year of achievements. With excitement, they gathered to honour the dedication and accomplishments of their remarkable colleagues.

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Head Office official opening

In July 2023, Al Rayan Bank invited key clients, board members from Qatar and the UK, colleagues, and VIPs to celebrate the official opening of its new 10,000sq feet Grade-A head office in London. 

Here are just some of the benefits of working for Al Rayan Bank

  • Competitive salary

  • Discretionary bonus

  • 10% non-contributory pension contribution

  • Private Health Insurance

  • 30 days annual leave and buy/sell holiday options

  • Death in service (x4)

  • Electric car scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

I am a woman of colour and in a project management career that spans 20 years, this is the first time that I don’t feel like a minority.

Marilyn Fairholme, Senior Project Manager, Transformation Team
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No two days are the same and I am as challenged and excited now as I was on that first day.

Thair Hanif, Head of Operations and Resilience
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Al Rayan Bank is actively promoting women into key positions, fostering a more dynamic and resilient industry for the benefit of us all.

Shumyla Moghul, Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking
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The people I work with genuinely care about the Bank’s customers, and I see that across numerous areas of the business.

Saquib Ismail, Head of Premier Banking Operations
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A lot has changed over the years at the Bank but what has stayed consistent is that sense of being part of a family within our organisation.

Sherif Ragab, Premier Relationship Manager
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Working at Al Rayan Bank is a collaborative experience. One moment you’ll be speaking to your colleagues, the next it will be the Executive. There’s a real sense that we are all striving to move forward together.

Keith Fitzsimons, Real Estate Team Manager
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