Senior Shari’a Assurance & Testing Lead

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer for Shari’a Assessment & Testing to support the leadership in maintaining Shari’a compliance across the Group. You will monitor business activities and operations in line with HSA standards, CBUAE regulations and ISSC resolutions, following SCD policies and ISCG guidance.

You will lead and coordinate annual testing plans, perform risk-based reviews, draft findings, and report to senior leadership, collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Shari’a compliance requirements.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent).
• Experience with HSA standards and CBUAE regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Ability to balance compliance with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of the Unit in managing SAT functions and the team.
• Perform Shari’a monitoring and assurance reviews across units.
• Evaluate operations for compliance with HSA standards and CBUAE regulations.
• Draft detailed reports on review findings and present to leadership.
• Communicate findings effectively to the leadership team.
• Develop information management reporting for committees.

Skills

Sharia compliance

Communication skills

Arabic & English fluency

Risk-based testing

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent

Job description

ADIB – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer for Shari’a Assessment & Testing to support the leadership in maintaining Shari’a compliance across the Group. You will monitor business activities and operations in line with HSA standards, CBUAE regulations and ISSC resolutions, following SCD policies and ISCG guidance.

You will lead and coordinate annual testing plans, perform risk-based reviews, draft findings, and report to senior leadership, collaborating across