Join Our Team
We are looking for exceptional people who want their careers to mean something. Explore our current openings below.
Current Focus Areas
IDIB is progressively building its team in preparation for operations. We are particularly focused on the following professional areas.
- Business Development
- Business Development Officers across Project Finance, SME Finance, and Agricultural Finance.
- Credit & Risk
- Credit Analysts, Credit Officers, Risk Officers, and Portfolio Monitoring Specialists.
- Shariah Compliance
- Shariah Compliance Officers and Internal Shariah Compliance Unit (ISCU) staff.
- IT & Digital
- Core Banking System Specialists, Digital Banking Developers, IT Infrastructure Engineers, and Cybersecurity Officers.
- Finance & Accounting
- Finance Officers, Management Accountants, and Treasury Analysts (AAOIFI standards knowledge preferred).
- Compliance & AML
- AML/CFT Compliance Officers, KYC Analysts, and Regulatory Compliance Specialists.
- Operations
- Operations Officers, Transaction Processing Specialists, and Branch Operations Staff.
- HR & Administration
- HR Officers, Training Coordinators, and Administrative Staff.
Why Work at IDIB?
Build a career that matters. At IDIB, you are part of something larger than banking — shaping Afghanistan's financial future.
- Mission-Driven Purpose
- Every role at IDIB contributes directly to the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan — an institution with the potential to transform how Afghanistan's economy functions and how its people access financial services.
- Competitive Compensation
- Salaries benchmarked to the Afghan financial sector, with performance-based bonuses aligned to long-term institutional objectives — ensuring exceptional performance is recognised and rewarded.
- Shariah Finance Training
- All staff in relevant roles complete a structured Shariah finance training programme. IDIB invests in technical skills development with access to professional certifications and mentorship from senior practitioners.
- Leadership Pipeline & International Exposure
- High-potential staff are eligible for accelerated leadership development and potential secondments to the Islamic Development Bank, IFC, and leading Islamic banks in Malaysia and the Gulf.
- Gender Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
- IDIB targets at least 30% of professional staff positions for women and actively recruits from Afghan women's university networks and professional associations.
- Multilingual Environment
- A full multilingual working environment in Dari, Pashto, and English — ensuring that language is never a barrier to professional participation or advancement.
What We Offer
We invest in our people because they are the foundation of everything we are building. Here is what you can expect when you join IDIB.
- Competitive Salaries
- Benchmarked to the Afghan financial sector, ensuring your compensation reflects your expertise and contribution.
- Performance Bonuses
- Aligned to long-term institutional objectives — not short-term risk-taking.
- Shariah Finance Training
- A structured training programme for all business, credit, and transaction staff covering Islamic finance foundations and IDIB's product suite.
- Professional Development
- Access to professional certifications, external training programmes, and mentorship from senior practitioners in Islamic development finance.
- Leadership Programmes
- Accelerated leadership development tracks for high-potential staff committed to building Afghanistan's next generation of financial leaders.
- International Secondments
- Potential placements at the Islamic Development Bank, IFC, and leading Islamic banks in Malaysia and the Gulf.
- Multilingual Workplace
- A full working environment in Dari, Pashto, and English — language is never a barrier to participation or advancement.
- Mission-Driven Culture
- A professional, respectful, and purpose-led workplace where every role contributes to Afghanistan's economic development.
Diversity & Inclusion
IDIB is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and representative professional team that reflects the full diversity of Afghanistan's talented population. We believe diversity of perspective, experience, and background produces better decisions and stronger institutions.
- Gender Inclusion.
- A minimum target of 30% of professional staff positions for women, with active outreach to Afghan women's university graduate programmes and professional networks.
- Multilingual Environment.
- A full working environment in Dari, Pashto, and English — ensuring that language is never a barrier to professional participation or advancement.
- Diaspora Inclusion.
- Welcoming applications from qualified members of the Afghan diaspora who wish to contribute their international expertise to Afghanistan's development.
- Provincial Representation.
- As IDIB expands geographically, we actively recruit from the communities we serve — embedding local knowledge and cultural understanding in our provincial teams.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll be happy to help.
- Who can apply for positions at IDIB?
- IDIB is progressively building its team and welcomes expressions of interest from exceptional candidates at all stages of the recruitment process. To apply or express interest, submit your CV and a covering letter to careers@idib.af, specifying the role or area of expertise you wish to be considered for. For general queries about careers at IDIB, you can also reach us at careers@idib.af.