International Shariah Compliance Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced Shariah Compliance professional to support the Head of Shariah Compliance & International in managing end-to-end Shariah-related matters across FAB Group's Islamic banking activities and operations in line with HSA, CBUAE, ISSC resolutions and applicable laws.

The role involves advising product and business units, coordinating with regulators and external counsel, delivering Shariah training, and driving compliance programs to uphold Shariah

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Shariah, Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Good understanding of Islamic banking products and AAOIFI Shariah Standards.
• Strong command of English and Arabic.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of Shariah experience in a bank or financial institution.
• Knowledge of AAOIFI and Higher Shariah Authority of CBUAE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of resolutions from HSA, CBUAE, ISSC and related laws internationally.
• Plan and execute Shariah compliance programs and policies.
• Provide day-to-day Shariah compliance advice to product, business, control and support groups.
• Act as main contact with regulators, external counsel, auditors on Shariah matters.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders on Shariah matters.
• Conduct Shariah compliance training for relevant staff.
• Support assessments on compliance levels of Islamic banking activities.
• Update ISSC and senior management on latest Shariah resolutions.
• Collaborate to integrate Shariah into FAB Compliance framework.
• Coordinate communications between international locations and Internal Shariah Control.
• Execute responsibilities as advised by Head of Shariah Compliance & International.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Shariah

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an experienced Shariah Compliance professional to support the Head of Shariah Compliance & International in managing end-to-end Shariah-related matters across FAB Group's Islamic banking activities and operations in line with HSA, CBUAE, ISSC resolutions and applicable laws.

The role involves advising product and business units, coordinating with regulators and external counsel, delivering Shariah training, and driving compliance programs to uphold Shariah