Mazar Rashed Jalal is the Chief Operating Officer at Al Salam Bank, where he is responsible for leading enterprise operations, retail credit administration, remedial services, and internal control. With more than 20 years of experience in Islamic Banking, Mazar is recognized for his expertise in process reengineering, automation, and digital transformation, leveraging advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence to deliver operational efficiency and enhance the client experience.
Over the course of his career, Mazar has played a key role in several landmark mergers and acquisitions within Bahrain’s banking sector. He was a member of the Board Independent Committee during the acquisition of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) by the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), where he advised on compliance and governance matters. He also served as project manager for the successful operational integration following Al Salam Bank’s strategic acquisition of Ithmaar Bank’s retail banking business. Additionally, Mazar led the operational migration during the merger of Kuwait Finance House–Bahrain with Al Salam Bank, including the seamless transfer of corporate and wealth management portfolios. This complex migration was completed in record time with the support of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), setting a new standard for efficiency and innovation.
At Al Salam Bank, Mazar continues to drive transformative initiatives that redefine how clients interact with the Bank. He spearheaded the shift to paperless branch banking, eliminating manual paperwork and aligning operations with the Bank’s sustainability objectives. He also introduced a nationwide network of 24/7 self-service kiosks, enabling thousands of clients to securely update their personal information and reissue cards independently. Under his leadership, Al Salam Bank integrated with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) to enable instant, paperless SME onboarding, significantly improving turnaround time and operational efficiency. Moreover, he led the implementation of DocuSign-powered digital services, accelerating approval cycles and reducing friction across documentation processes.
Prior to joining Al Salam Bank, Mazar held senior roles at Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and Kuwait Finance House–Bahrain, where he was instrumental in shaping regulatory compliance frameworks and driving digital advancements. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Bahrain, an International Compliance Associate Diploma (UK), and a Diploma in Islamic Banking and Insurance (UK). Passionate about advancing Bahrain’s financial ecosystem, Mazar remains committed to delivering secure, scalable, and Sharia-compliant innovations that empower both clients and the wider economy.