We believe that every person brings unique talents and ideas to our team, shaping a bank that truly understands and serves its partners. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, your ideas and perspectives are valued here.
So do we! Every day, we work toward our purpose: creating wealth. To achieve this, we innovate continuously, and we are committed to delivering value that goes beyond banking, uplifting our customers and positively impacting the communities we serve.
We start with understanding — putting ourselves in our customer’s shoes to truly grasp their needs and challenges.
By prioritizing empathy, we ensure that each solution we offer is thoughtful, relevant, and makes a positive impact on their lives.
Execution is where ideas become reality. With a bias for action, we aim to deliver with precision and efficiency, focusing on what matters most and adapting quickly to meet our users’ evolving needs.
Every task is an opportunity to build trust and deliver value.
We believe in setting a high bar in all we do, refining our processes, and continuously improving our work.
Excellence is not just a goal but a mindset — ensuring that every outcome is as meaningful and impactful as possible for our users and communities.
At the Alternative Bank, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone matters, feels valued, and can reach their full potential—regardless of background, identity, or experience. Our ambition is to foster an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and all individuals are empowered to contribute and succeed.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers of growth, enabling us to deliver on our strategy and fulfill our purpose. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture sparks innovation and drives us to produce our best work.
Since our inception, we have been committed to making a difference in non-interest banking and empowering those who rely on us.
Our success is driven by our people, and that’s why everyone at Alternative Bank has the freedom and support to challenge the status quo, try new approaches, and push boundaries in pursuit of excellence.
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While this isn’t an application for a specific position, it’s a great way for us to keep an eye out for opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
Plus, you’ll be among the first to know when new roles open that match your background. It only takes a few minutes to stay connected with us—why not reach out today?
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Abubakar Muhammad Musa is currently a Sharia Advisor and Consultant for SHAPE Knowledge Services a consulting firm based in Kuwait. He has been involved in product development, Sharia research and approval of Islamic banking products for different clients. His work covers retail banking, corporate banking and project finance deals.
Formerly, Abubakar worked as a Researcher in different units at International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides his primary assignments in ISRA, he taught Shariah Rules in Financial Transactions to Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Masters online Students of International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia. He also taught MBA and BBA Students different Islamic Banking and Finance Subjects at University College of Bahrain.
Abubakar holds two Diplomas with distinction, one in Islamic Law and the other in Arabic Language from Al-Imam University Riyadh. He also holds LLB (Hons) degree in Shariah from the same University. He successfully completed his (CIFP) Professional Masters Degree Programme at (INCEIF), Malaysia. He had his internship program on Islamic Banking & Finance at Fajr Capital in Kuala Lumpur. During the programme, Abubakar conducted research relating to product structuring and market development.
Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi is a legal practitioner and Consultant of over 16 years of active legal practice. He is currently the principal partner, A.A. Sayi & Co. (Qist Chambers) and Qadi, Independent Shari’ah Panel of Lagos State – a platform, through which he has delivered several judgments of in-depth analysis, widely applauded by leading legal and intellectual icons, including learned Judges, professors of law and Islamic Studies.
He is the Executive Director/C.E.O., ClearPath Islamic Centre (Incorporated), Lekki-Lagos and Chief Imam, SilverPoint Central Mosque, Badore, Ajah-Lagos. Fondly called Imam Sayi, Abdurraheem is the designate Chairman, Shari’ah Advisory Committee, Mutual Benefit Takaaful.
Imam Sayi has also authored a few works, some of which include: The Financial Obligations: a compendium of essays on monetary or material obligations under Islamic Law and Waqf (Charity Endowment): The Governing Principles.
He holds a Certificate on Improving Personal Effectiveness from the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) and he is a recipient of numerous awards and certificates of merits.
Education:
Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.
Bachelor of Arts Arabic & Islamic Studies, The University of Chicago.
Shariah Board Experience:
Bank Muscat Meethaq (2013 – 2017)
Sterling Bank Nigeria (Since 2013)
University Bank, USA (Since 2006)
Abdulkader Thomas has over 35 years of diversified financial services experience in major markets. With a Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and a BA in Arabic & Islamic Studies from The University of Chicago. His areas of activity have included trade finance, real estate finance, securities and alternative finance.
As the general manager of a foreign bank branch in New York, he secured the first US regulatory approvals of Islamic mortgage and instalment credit/sale as banking instruments. Later, he secured US regulatory approval for profit sharing deposits. Abdulkader has been involved in the successful implementation of these products in the US market. With more than 17years Shariah Board Experience in Bank Muscat Meethaq, Sterling Bank Nigeria and University Bank USA, Abdulkader has worked on IFTA projects in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and an authority on Islamic deal structures and securities.
He also serves as a director of Alkhabeer Capital in Jeddah and Chairman of Alkhabeer (DIFC). He is a member of the international advisory board of the Securities Commission of Malaysia, a published author, and an active speaker on Islamic finance.
