Head of Business Deposits and Transaction Banking

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Ltd. · Karachi division, Pakistan

Job Title: Head of Business Deposits & Transaction Banking

Department: SME & Business Banking

Job Overview

We are looking for a seasoned banking leader to drive the Bank’s Business Deposits & Transaction Banking franchise. The role will be responsible for developing Shariah-compliant business banking propositions, growing stable business deposits, increasing transaction activity and fee income, and strengthening long-term banking relationships across SME and business customers through relationship-led and digitally enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the business deposits and transaction banking strategy, annual plan, operating model, and growth roadmap.
• Develop and manage Shariah-compliant business account propositions for SME and business customers.
• Lead relationship managers and drive acquisition, retention, and relationship deepening initiatives.
• Manage transaction banking solutions including collections, payments, payroll, cash management, and related business services.
• Oversee onboarding and implementation of transaction banking solutions and business accounts.
• Partner with SME Coverage, Partnerships, Merchant Acquiring, Digital Channels, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver integrated business propositions.
• Develop customer insights to identify deposit opportunities, transaction use cases, and product enhancements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, pricing recommendations, business plans, and executive reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SBP regulations, AML/CFT requirements, customer due diligence standards, and Shariah governance frameworks.
• Build and develop a high-performing Business Deposits & Transaction Banking team.

Experience Required

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in SME banking, business banking, deposits, transaction banking, cash management, payments, or related financial services.
• At least 5 years in senior management roles with accountability for business growth, product propositions, budgets, teams, and transaction banking delivery.
• Demonstrated success in growing business deposits, developing transaction solutions, managing implementations, and improving customer adoption.
• Strong knowledge of Pakistan’s banking environment, AML/CFT regulations, customer protection requirements, and Islamic banking principles.

Educational Background Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Banking, or a related discipline.
• MBA, Master’s degree, or relevant professional banking/finance qualification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Business Deposits Strategy & Portfolio Management
• Transaction Banking & Cash Management Solutions
• Business Accounts, Payroll & Collections Propositions
• Client Implementation & Onboarding Governance
• Product Design, Pricing & Commercial Planning
• Customer Segmentation & Relationship Deepening
• Performance Analytics & Executive Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Regulatory, Operational Risk & Shariah Governance

Raqami Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Last date to apply: October 26, 2026.