Senior Manager - Shariah Compliance (UAEN Only)

Emirates Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Shariah Compliance professional to join the Shariah Control unit. You will conduct compliance monitoring, review policies and products, and support regulatory responses.

The role requires a degree in finance or Islamic finance and experience in risk, compliance or reporting. You will work under the Head of Shariah Compliance to help uphold governance and staff awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, Islamic finance, Shariah or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in finance, advisory, analysis, risk, compliance, assurance or reporting; exposure across different organizations or functions is an advantage.
• Exposure to control reviews, risk assessments, due diligence or compliance activities is desirable; direct Shariah compliance experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated learning agility and willingness to undertake relevant Shariah compliance training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Shariah compliance monitoring and reviews using approved checklists.
• Support profit distribution, financial statements and zakat reviews through analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist in reviewing policies, procedures, NPPAs, products and services against requirements.
• Support regulatory gap assessments and monitor implementation of HSA/ISSC resolutions; coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare information for regulatory responses and audits; support training activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Islamic Finance, Shariah or a related discipline.

Job description

Organizational Unit Purpose:

The Shariah Control unit supports the Bank's adherence to applicable Shariah governance requirements, regulatory expectations, and resolutions issued by the Higher Shariah Authority (HSA) and Internal Shariah Supervision Committee (ISSC). Through structured monitoring, reviews, analysis and reporting, the unit helps identify potential Shariah non-compliance risks and follows up on corrective actions with relevant stakeholders. Under the guidance of the Head of Shariah Compliance, it reviews relevant policies, procedures, products and financial activities, coordinates specialist input, supports regulatory and audit requirements, and promotes staff awareness to strengthen Shariah compliance across the Bank.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assigned Shariah compliance monitoring and reviews using approved checklists, document findings and prepare draft reports for the Head's review.
• Support reviews of profit distribution, financial statements and Zakat calculations through analysis and reconciliation, referring technical matters to relevant specialists.
• Assist in reviewing policies, procedures, NPPAs, products and services against approved requirements, coordinating specialist input where necessary.
• Support gap assessments of regulatory notices, monitor implementation of HSA and ISSC resolutions, and coordinate with relevant departments to track corrective actions and escal…
• Prepare supporting information for regulatory responses, coordinate evidence for audits and inspections, and support staff awareness and training activities.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Islamic Finance, Shariah or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in finance, advisory, analysis, risk, compliance, assurance or reporting; exposure across different organizations or functions is an advantage.
• Exposure to control reviews, risk assessments, due diligence or compliance activities is desirable; direct Shariah compliance experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated learning agility and willingness to undertake relevant Shariah compliance training and professional development.