Head of Sharia Controller

Intelligent Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Solutions seeks an experienced Head of Sharia Controller to lead Sharia governance across the organization within the UAE’s Islamic finance framework. You will ensure compliance with Sharia principles and UAE Central Bank regulations, guiding products, investments and processes.

You will oversee audits, advise on underwritings, contracts, and documentation from a Sharia perspective, and lead training to promote ongoing Sharia compliance and ethical conduct across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Sharia or related discipline.
• Certifications in Islamic Finance/Takaful (AAOIFI, CIBAFI) and a recognized insurance qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of Sharia supervision experience including at least 5 years in Takaful.
• Strong proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Open to candidates from UAE, Egypt, Malaysia or Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the companys Sharia governance framework ensuring adherence to UAE Central Bank and AAOIFI standards.
• Serve as ISSC Secretary managing meetings, preparing reports and ensuring timely implementation of Sharia resolutions.
• Provide expert Sharia advisory across underwriting, investments, claims and product development.
• Conduct Sharia reviews and audits, identifying and addressing areas of non-compliance.
• Review and approve Takaful products, contracts and documentation from a Sharia perspective.
• Lead training and awareness programs to promote Sharia compliance and ethical conduct.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and remain updated with evolving Islamic finance regulations.

Skills

Sharia compliance

Takaful operations

Governance framework

AAOIFI CIBAFI

Arabic & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Islamic Sharia

Job description

General Overview

We are looking for an experienced Head of Sharia Controller for our client a leading Islamic insurance provider in the UAE. The role will lead and oversee Sharia governance across all business functions ensuring compliance with Islamic principles and UAE Central Bank regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Sharia compliance governance frameworks and Takaful operations with the ability to provide strategic guidance and uphold the organizations Sharia integrity across products investments and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the companys Sharia governance framework ensuring adherence to UAE Central Bank and AAOIFI standards.
• Serve as ISSC Secretary managing meetings preparing reports and ensuring timely implementation of Sharia resolutions.
• Provide expert Sharia advisory across underwriting investments claims and product development.
• Conduct Sharia reviews and audits identifying and addressing areas of non-compliance.
• Review and approve Takaful products contracts and documentation from a Sharia perspective.
• Lead training and awareness programs to promote Sharia compliance and ethical conduct.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and remain updated with evolving Islamic finance regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Islamic Sharia or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in Islamic Finance/Takaful (AAOIFI CIBAFI) and a recognized insurance qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of Sharia supervision experience including at least 5 years in Takaful insurance.
• Strong proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Open to candidates from the UAE Egypt Malaysia or Indonesia.