Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s premier Islamic bank, has announced a series of job openings, offering multiple career opportunities to individuals across the country. The bank aims to recruit talented professionals who are passionate about the banking industry and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Following are the current job vacancies:
1. Relationship Manager- Meezan Payroll Partner
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Additionally, a minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required. The maximum age limit for applicants is 30 years, with certain relaxations for Hafiz-e-Quran, individuals with Dars-e-Nizami or Shahdat-ul-Alamiyah qualifications along with an HEC Equivalency Letter, and differently-abled persons.
Job Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, identifying business opportunities, generating new business, cross-selling banking products, and achieving sales targets. They will also conduct sales presentations at a regional level and stay updated with market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities for the bank.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Proficiency in MS Excel and strong communication skills in both English and Urdu are essential for these positions. Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service abilities are highly valued.
Compensation and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a bank contract with a competitive salary. They will be eligible for annual increments, performance-based bonuses, fuel entitlement, and comprehensive health and life Takaful coverage, among other benefits.
Locations and Application Deadline
The job opportunities are available in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Islamabad. The deadline for applications is May 28, 2023.
2. Assistant Relatioship Manager- Meezan Payroll Partner
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an HEC recognized university. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, as well as those with up to one year of relevant work experience. The maximum age limit for applicants is 30 years, with certain relaxations for Hafiz-e-Quran, individuals with Dars-e-Nizami or Shahdat-ul-Alamiyah qualifications along with an HEC Equivalency Letter, and differently-abled persons.
Job Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for customer on-boarding activities, managing corporate clients, and ensuring excellent customer experience. They will promote the bank’s product suite through cross-selling and work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance products and services. Meeting business targets and providing exceptional customer service are key aspects of the role.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Proficiency in MS Excel and strong communication skills in both English and Urdu are essential for these positions. Candidates should have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a bank contract with a market competitive salary. They will be eligible for annual increments, performance-based bonuses, fuel entitlement, and comprehensive health and life Takaful coverage, among other benefits.
Locations and Application Deadline
The job opportunities are available in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Islamabad. The deadline for applications is May 28, 2023.
3. Assistant Product Manager- Digital Banking
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s or preferably a Master’s degree in any business-related discipline from an HEC recognized university. They are seeking candidates with fresh to 2 years of relevant working experience to join their Digital Banking department at the Head Office in Karachi.
Job Responsibilities
As a part of the Digital Banking team, successful candidates will play a key role in developing and executing growth and marketing strategies to drive product adoption and revenue growth. This includes conducting market research and analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and competition.
Candidates will also create and manage marketing campaigns across various channels, collaborate with design and content teams to create marketing collateral, and analyze product performance metrics to identify growth opportunities. Additionally, they will provide insights based on customer feedback to inform product development decisions and deliver product training materials to sales and customer support teams.
Skills and Knowledge
Proficiency in MS Office, excellent English writing and communication skills, and experience in creating Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and proposals for business cases are essential for this role. Candidates should have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Location and Application Deadline
The job opportunity is based at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in Karachi. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline on May 25, 2023.
4. Service Quality Consultant
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from a reputable university. Candidates with a qualification in Islamic Finance will be given preference. They are looking for candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience to join their Service Quality department in the Customer Support Group, based at the Head Office in Karachi.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the responsibility of conducting regular branch visits and evaluating branch performance based on key service indicators of the Bank. As a service ambassador, you will facilitate branches in expediting their service-related issues at the area, region, or head office level. Additionally, you will identify areas for service improvements in branches and banking processes to enhance the overall customer experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Candidates for this role should have a customer-centric approach and possess critical thinking and good communication skills. These skills will be vital in assessing and improving service quality in branches.
Location and Application Deadline
The job opportunity is located at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in Karachi. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline on May 25, 2023.
5. Relationship Manager- Commercial & SME
Eligibility
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in BBA/BSc (Accounting & Finance) from an HEC recognized institute/university. Candidates with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 are required. Those with ACCA qualification (all papers cleared) may also apply. Having additional certifications such as Moody’s Certificate in Commercial Credit, CFA Level 1 or above, FRM, or AAOIFI Certificate will be considered an added advantage.
Experience:
To be eligible for this role, candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in the banking industry.
Job Responsibilities:
As part of the Commercial & SME Department, you will play a crucial role in implementing the bank’s business strategy and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) targets. This includes generating revenue, building the asset book, increasing trade volume, and cross-selling the bank’s product suite. You will work closely with the relationship manager to prepare product programs and implement digital financing solutions.
Additionally, you will market to new clients, maintain the existing credit portfolio, and deepen business relationships. Your responsibilities will also include preparing credit proposals, call reports, client term sheets, memos, and presentations. Ensuring regulatory and Shariah compliance, as well as maintaining internal control standards, will be essential. You will also have the opportunity to visit clients, explore business opportunities, and minimize bank risks. Collaborating with various departments of the bank, you will ensure timely execution of client transactions.
Skills and Knowledge:
Proficiency in MS Office is required for this role. Strong interpersonal skills, multitasking abilities, and the ability to work under stressed timelines are crucial. Candidates should also possess the ability to interpret financial statements and have a solid understanding of credit knowledge.
Location and Application Deadline:
The job opportunity is based in Lahore. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline on May 25, 2023.
6. Remittance Officer-CRD-Inward/Outward Remittance
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.A, B.Com, BSc) from an HEC recognized university, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Experience:
To be eligible for this role, candidates should have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience handling inward and outward remittances in a centralized processing unit of a bank. This includes experience with individual to individual remittances, commercial remittances, and RDA (Remittance Drawing Arrangement).
Job Responsibilities:
As part of the Remittance Operations Group, your primary responsibility will be to process inward and outward payments for individual and commercial clients in accordance with SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) regulations. This includes handling FTT (Foreign Telegraphic Transfer) payments. You will also be responsible for performing daily reconciliations of all inward and outward remittances and FOBC (Foreign Outward Bill Collection) at the end of each day.
Checking funds in NOSTRO accounts, following up with branches and other stakeholders, conducting payment investigations, and processing return payments as per branch or customer requests will be part of your daily tasks. Additionally, you will be expected to handle any other assigned tasks or work as directed by your line manager.
Skills and Knowledge:
This role requires good interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities. It is important to have a sound knowledge of SBP FE (Foreign Exchange) Manual, specifically pertaining to inward and outward remittances.
Location and Application Deadline:
This position is based at the Head Office in Karachi. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on May 25, 2023.
7. Junior Electrical Engineer/ Electrical Draftsman
Eligibiity
BE in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognized institute/university and have relevant experience
Experience:
To be eligible for this role, candidates should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in the field of electrical engineering.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Electrical Engineer at Meezan Bank, your main responsibility will be to design the electrical network for the bank’s branches and offices. This includes preparing AutoCAD drawings for branches and offices and ensuring that the site supervision aligns with the approved drawings. You will also be responsible for preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQs), estimating costs, and conducting market analysis for equipment. Additionally, you will be required to provide technical and financial reports related to equipment.
Skills and Knowledge:
Proficiency in AutoCAD is a must for this role, as you will be involved in designing, drafting, and preparing drawings using this software. Familiarity with electrical drawings and a good understanding of MS Office are also required.
Department and Location:
This position is part of the MEP, Sustainability & HSE Department at Meezan Bank, based at the Head Office in Karachi.
Application Deadline:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline on May 25, 2023.
Visit the official website of Meezan Bank for more details.
