AVP, Shariah Advisory & Governance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a Shariah Advisory professional to support Consumer Banking in developing, reviewing and implementing Islamic banking products in line with ISCC/HSA requirements and regulatory standards.

The role includes coordinating ISSC secretariat duties, conducting Shariah research, and contributing to Shariah governance documentation and training initiatives across the Bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Shariah, Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, or related field.
• Solid understanding of Shariah governance and AAOIFI standards.
• 4–6 years' experience in Shariah advisory, Shariah compliance, Shariah research or ISSC Secretariat.
• Good written and verbal English; Arabic would be an advantage.
• Experience in supporting training, awareness, committee administration, or stakeholder coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Shariah advisory services for development, review, structuring and implementation of Islamic Consumer Banking products and services.
• Assist in reviewing agreements, documents, and materials to ensure Shariah compliance.
• Review product-related communications and marketing materials for Shariah alignment.
• Assist in SOP and process document reviews from a Shariah compliance perspective.
• Coordinate ISSC secretariat activities: scheduling meetings, agendas, submissions and circulation of materials.
• Prepare minutes of ISSC meetings and monitor follow-up actions.

Skills

Shariah advisory

Shariah governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shariah/Islamic Finance

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a Shariah Advisory professional to support Consumer Banking in developing, reviewing and implementing Islamic banking products in line with ISCC/HSA requirements and regulatory standards.

The role includes coordinating ISSC secretariat duties, conducting Shariah research, and contributing to Shariah governance documentation and training initiatives across the Bank.