Head of Shariah Compliance & Internal Control

Consulture Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulture Search is looking for a Head of Sharia Internal Control to ensure compliance with Islamic Shariah principles and manage the Sharia control department. This strategic role includes providing guidance, leading reviews, and overseeing audits across the organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Islamic Shariah, have over 10 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. Key responsibilities include governance, compliance, product reviews, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Islamic Shariah principles in company operations.
• Lead Shariah reviews and audits for compliance evaluation.
• Develop Shariah governance framework and oversee its implementation.

Skills

Shariah compliance

Risk assessment

Islamic finance expertise

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

University degree in Islamic Shariah or relevant specialization

Professional certification in Islamic finance and/or Takaful

Job description

Consulture Search is looking for a Head of Sharia Internal Control to ensure compliance with Islamic Shariah principles and manage the Sharia control department. This strategic role includes providing guidance, leading reviews, and overseeing audits across the organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Islamic Shariah, have over 10 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. Key responsibilities include governance, compliance, product reviews, and regulatory reporting.