Head of Internal Shariah Control - Takaful Governance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to advanced Islamic finance frameworks

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Head of Internal Shariah Control to lead governance and compliance functions in Takaful insurance. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in Islamic financial institutions and at least 5 years in Shariah supervision.

Key responsibilities include ensuring Shariah compliance across all operations, leading control frameworks, and overseeing audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Shariah, professional certification, and excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Islamic financial institutions.
• At least 5 years of experience in Shariah supervision within Takaful insurance.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full Shariah compliance across all products, services, and operational processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal Shariah control frameworks.
• Liaise with the Internal Shariah Supervisory Committee and implement approved resolutions.
• Oversee Shariah audit and control functions across business units.
• Monitor compliance with Islamic finance standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Shariah compliance and governance

Takaful insurance principles

Regulatory compliance and audit

Risk management and internal control

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Policy development and implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Islamic Shariah or related specialization

Professional certification in Shariah supervision or Takaful insurance

Job description

Head of Internal Shariah Control – Takaful Governance

Location: Dubai, UAE | Industry: Insurance | Function: Compliance | Experience: 10 years | Job Type: Full-time

Job Snapshot: Salary: 35,000–60,000 (estimated, please confirm with employer)

Overview

Lead Shariah governance, compliance, and supervisory functions within a Takaful insurance environment, ensuring all operations, products, and practices align with Islamic finance principles and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full Shariah compliance across all products, services, and operational processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal Shariah control frameworks.
• Liaise with the Internal Shariah Supervisory Committee and implement approved resolutions.
• Communicate Shariah guidelines across internal departments and ensure proper execution.
• Oversee Shariah audit and control functions across business units.
• Monitor compliance with Islamic finance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on Shariah‑related matters to management and operational teams.
• Support governance, reporting, and continuous improvement of Shariah compliance systems.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Islamic Shariah or related specialization.
• Professional certification in Shariah supervision or Takaful insurance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Islamic financial institutions.
• At least 5 years of experience in Shariah supervision within Takaful insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Islamic finance principles and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills Set

• Shariah compliance and governance.
• Takaful insurance principles.
• Regulatory compliance and audit.
• Risk management and internal control.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Policy development and implementation.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead Shariah governance in a leading Takaful insurance organization.
• Strategic leadership role with high organizational impact.
• Exposure to advanced Islamic finance and compliance frameworks.
• Career growth in executive‑level governance roles.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

About the Company

Orient Takaful, part of Al‑Futtaim Group, is a leading Islamic insurance provider in the UAE offering Shariah‑compliant financial solutions. The company focuses on ethical insurance practices, strong governance, and customer‑centric services while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any.