Manager - Shari'a Assessment & Testing

ADIB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is seeking a Sharia Compliance professional to monitor and assure adherence to HSA, AAOIFI standards and CBUAE requirements across ADIB Group. You will manage Shari'a risk, coordinate with business units, and present findings to committees.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and fluency in Arabic and English, with experience in Shari'a compliance, audit or consultation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'a, Islamic banking or equivalent.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bank compliance with HSA, ISSC resolutions and CBUAE requirements.
• Conduct Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across ADIB units.
• Prepare and present review findings to stakeholders and committees.
• Oversee implementation of action plans and track their progress.
• Refine Shari'a policies, procedures and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shari'a, Islamic banking or equivalent

Tools

AAOIFI CSAA / CIPA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring of Bank compliance with HSA and ISSC resolutions and CBUAE requirements
• Help maintain the Annual Shari'a Assessment and Testing Plan across ADIB Group
• Conduct Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across business units using a risk-based methodology
• Assess Shari'a Non-Compliance risks and related controls with Business Units and Operational Risk
• Prepare and present review findings to stakeholders and committees
• Supervise implementation of action plans and track their progress
• Refine SCD policies, procedures and methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'a, Islamic banking or equivalent
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certification or equivalent
• Expert knowledge of Islamic banking products and AAOIFI Shari'a Standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with business needs
• Leadership experience
• Fluent Arabic and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Shari'a compliance, consultation or audit
• Reasonable legal and compliance background

About the Company

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is an Islamic bank operating in the UAE.