Chief Shariah-Compliant WealthTech Platform Architect

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE seeks a Head of Wealth and Capital Markets Platforms to lead the design and delivery of platforms. The role focuses on enabling Shariah-compliant investment experiences, overseeing platform strategy, integration, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have 12-15 years of experience in wealth management technology and a strong understanding of Islamic finance instruments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years in wealth and capital markets technology delivery.
• Proven track record delivering platform architecture across investments, trading, or digital asset domains.
• Strong understanding of Shariah-compliant digital innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and governance of platform capabilities for Wealth and Capital Markets.
• Define and drive the integrated platform roadmap to support investment journeys.
• Engage with regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance.

Skills

Wealth management workflows

Financial planning

Strong understanding of Islamic finance instruments

Experience managing vendor ecosystems

Regulatory knowledge across ESCA, DFSA, ADGM, and CBUAE

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UAE seeks a Head of Wealth and Capital Markets Platforms to lead the design and delivery of platforms. The role focuses on enabling Shariah-compliant investment experiences, overseeing platform strategy, integration, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have 12-15 years of experience in wealth management technology and a strong understanding of Islamic finance instruments.