MIRAS — Islamic Finance Talent Development Program Opportunity (12 positions)

Tanvir A. Uddin
Aug 24, 2017 · 2 min read

I have been fortunate to be a part of the ICD’s MIRAS program, a strategic Islamic Finance industry talent development initiative. During my time here, my frontline work has covered large-scale Islamic project finance infrastructure transactions and Islamic capital and income funds within the asset management department. Further, I have been privileged to work on additional cool projects such as helping to set up a Fintech incubator in Bahrain and develop a Shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding platform for agricultural SMEs. Below is a short overview of the MIRAS program for interested readers.

Background

The Islamic Corporation for Development (ICD), member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) is seeking applicants for its MIRAS program. MIRAS aims to develop leaders and professionals to support the growth of the global Islamic Finance industry. The two-year on-the-job rotational program provides a unique exposure to different aspects of Islamic Finance and the opportunity to work on exciting development impact projects from agriculture to renewable energy.

Headline benefits

Apart from an internationally competitive tax-free salary and diplomatic residence (Iqama) status, successful candidates will be eligible for a fully sponsored Masters of Finance at the IE Business School (including a funded 2-week residential in Madrid).

Testimonials

Hear from previous graduates:

  1. Muhammad Adnan Hassan
  2. Majed Khashogji

Candidate requirements

We have a very talented pool of international people from MBB management consulting, top-tier investment banking, sovereign wealth funds, top-tier accounting firms and leading regional banks. Typical candidates are thus expected to have:

  1. Genuine proven passion for Islamic finance and international development
  2. MBA or equivalent in related field
  3. Minimum two years’ experience in finance, banking, and/or investment sector.
  4. Not more than 33 years old
  5. Bilingual: Fluent in English and Arabic or French
  6. National and/or citizen of IDB Group member countries
  7. Excellent IT skills.
  8. Strong leadership potential.

Note: As it is a competitive process, even if you do not fully meet the above criteria, it is still worth applying.

If you think you’d make a successful Islamic Finance executive capable of leading the global Islamic Finance Industry, please apply to the program before August 31, 2017.

Application link.

About ICD

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) is a multilateral organization affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Headquartered in Jeddah, ICD works to support the economic development of its member countries through the provision of finance to private sector projects in accordance with the principles of the Shari’a law. ICD also works to mobilize additional resources for projects and encourages the development of Islamic financing and capital markets by attracting co-financiers and providing policy advice to governments and private-sector groups.

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