Sirat Support Officer in London - LJ Recruitment

Location: Moorgate, London
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sirat Support Officer to join a growing Islamic Banking team based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 2-3 years of experience in Islamic Banking who is looking to develop their career within a UK-regulated banking environment.

Working closely with the Head of Islamic Banking, you will play a key role in supporting Islamic banking products, governance, stakeholder management, and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Act as a key liaison between Islamic Banking and internal departments including Relationship Management, Credit Risk, Operations, IT, Product Development, Finance, Treasury, and Compliance.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives to ensure products, processes, and controls align with Islamic banking principles and business objectives.
• Collaborate with group-level Islamic Banking teams to ensure adherence to established frameworks and policies.

• Support engagement with Sharia advisors and scholars on Islamic banking matters.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports, issue notes, and supporting documentation for reviews, discussions, and approvals.

• Assist with governance reviews, audits, and compliance activities relating to Islamic Banking operations.
• Maintain governance records, approval logs, implementation trackers, and audit trails.
• Support the embedding of regulatory and compliance requirements across Islamic banking products and services.

• Assist in the execution of Islamic Banking strategies and business plans.
• Support management reporting, business planning, performance monitoring, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of key projects and business objectives.

• Degree in Islamic Finance, Banking, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Sharia support, product structuring, or Islamic operations.
• Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles, contracts, and banking structures.
• Practical knowledge of Islamic banking operations within a UK-regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional Islamic Finance qualification such as CISI IFQ or equivalent.
• Experience supporting governance, compliance, or regulatory initiatives within a banking environment.

• Salary up to £45,000.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership within Islamic Banking.
• Exposure to strategic projects and product development initiatives.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment within a well-established banking organisation.

If you have a passion for Islamic Banking and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.