Chief Sharia Governance & Takaful Compliance Officer

Intelligent Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Dubai is seeking a Head of Sharia Controller to lead Sharia governance across all functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Sharia supervision, including 5 years in Takaful insurance. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. This role involves overseeing compliance with Islamic principles and UAE Central Bank regulations while delivering expert advisory across products and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Sharia supervision experience, including at least 5 years in Takaful insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s Sharia governance framework.
• Serve as ISSC Secretary, managing meetings and reports.
• Provide expert Sharia advisory across various functions.
• Conduct Sharia reviews and audits.
• Review and approve Takaful products from a Sharia perspective.
• Lead training programs on Sharia compliance.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports.

Skills

Sharia compliance

Governance frameworks

Takaful operations

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Sharia or related discipline

Professional certifications in Islamic Finance / Takaful (AAOIFI, CIBAFI)

Job description

A leading insurance provider in Dubai is seeking a Head of Sharia Controller to lead Sharia governance across all functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Sharia supervision, including 5 years in Takaful insurance. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. This role involves overseeing compliance with Islamic principles and UAE Central Bank regulations while delivering expert advisory across products and processes.