Global Takaful Solutions Leader for High Net Worth

Manulife/John Hancock; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Dubai seeks a Head of Takaful Solutions to lead as the trusted Takaful SME for GHNW, translating Shariah and product concepts into clear guidance for external partners and internal leaders. Based in Dubai, you will educate stakeholders and shape the Takaful proposition across functions.

You will collaborate with Distribution, Product, Shariah research, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and more to gather feedback, strengthen market credibility, and ensure consistent

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Takaful, Islamic insurance, Islamic finance, life insurance, or related field.
• Demonstrated credibility in presenting complex Takaful or Islamic finance concepts to banks, brokers, intermediaries, clients, and senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of Shariah principles and ability to address practical questions authentically.
• Experience in the Middle East and familiarity with UAE and DIFC regulatory boundaries preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Islamic Finance, or related field; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
• Professional qualifications in insurance, Takaful, or Islamic finance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as GHNW’s trusted Takaful subject-matter expert and primary consultative interface for banks, brokers, and internal leadership.
• Present and explain Manulife’s Takaful propositions with confidence, credibility, and clarity, including Shariah principles, structures, customer benefits, and limitations.
• Advise external partners through broker and bank meetings, product briefings, and due-diligence discussions.
• Collaborate with the GHNW Product team and Shariah research specialists to ensure accurate articulation of the Takaful proposition.
• Translate product and Shariah content into compelling narratives for banks, brokers, senior leaders, and other audiences.
• Gather partner, customer, and market feedback to inform proposition enhancements.
• Build Takaful knowledge across internal stakeholders via briefings, training, and Q&A.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Shariah governance for accurate external communications.
• Monitor market developments and competitor positioning to strengthen readiness.
• Represent GHNW in internal and external forums as a credible ambassador.

Skills

Takaful knowledge

Shariah governance

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

External relations

Education

Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Islamic Finance

Postgraduate qualifications (advantage)

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock in Dubai seeks a Head of Takaful Solutions to lead as the trusted Takaful SME for GHNW, translating Shariah and product concepts into clear guidance for external partners and internal leaders. Based in Dubai, you will educate stakeholders and shape the Takaful proposition across functions.

You will collaborate with Distribution, Product, Shariah research, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and more to gather feedback, strengthen market credibility, and ensure consistent