Head of Shari’a Assurance & Testing

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Unit Head for Shari’a Assessment & Testing in Abu Dhabi. You will lead Shari’a monitoring, planning, and reporting to senior committees, ensuring compliance with AAOIFI standards and regulatory resolutions.

The role requires deep Shari’a expertise, leadership, and fluency in Arabic and English to communicate with stakeholders and drive risk-based testing across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent is required.
• Postgraduate or higher qualification in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• Strong background in Shari’a compliance with practical experience.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of AAOIFI Shari’a Standards and Islamic banking products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance compliance with business needs.
• Leadership experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate SAT’s Annual Shari’a Assessment and Testing Plans (Annual Plans).
• Lead and oversee Shari’a monitoring and assurance reviews across the Bank.
• Ensure Annual Plan addresses critical Shari’a compliance areas.
• Execute Annual Plan using risk-based methodology and GRC platform.
• Assess SNC risks and control effectiveness with business units.

Skills

Shari’a compliance

Leadership

Communication

Arabic & English fluency

Risk-based monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking

Postgraduate qualification in Shari’a/Islamic banking

AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications

Tools

GRC platform

Job description

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Unit Head for Shari’a Assessment & Testing in Abu Dhabi. You will lead Shari’a monitoring, planning, and reporting to senior committees, ensuring compliance with AAOIFI standards and regulatory resolutions.

The role requires deep Shari’a expertise, leadership, and fluency in Arabic and English to communicate with stakeholders and drive risk-based testing across the group.