Senior Sharia Compliance & Testing Specialist

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

Job summary

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Senior Officer for Shari’a Assessment & Testing in Abu Dhabi. You will support the SAT unit, monitor Shari’a compliance, and draft detailed reports for leadership across the ADIB Group.

Responsibilities include conducting risk-based reviews, coordinating with risk and business units, and ensuring alignment with HSA and CBUAE standards. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• Strong academic background or experience in Shari’a compliance.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of Islamic banking products.
• Knowledge of AAOIFI Shari’a Standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Solid legal and compliance background.
• Ability to balance compliance with business needs.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of the Unit in managing SAT functions and team.
• Conduct Shari’a monitoring and assurance reviews across units.
• Evaluate operations for compliance with HSA and CBUAE standards.
• Draft detailed reports of review findings for leadership.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop information reporting for committees as needed.
• Monitor action plans from field reviews.
• Support continuous monitoring to enhance Sharia compliance.
• Assist in SNC risk assessment and related controls.
• Coordinate with Business Units and Operational Risk teams.
• Support leadership to maintain Sharia compliance across ADIB Group.
• Provide support to other SCD functions.

Skills

Shari’a compliance

Communication skills

Arabic and English proficiency

Islamic banking products knowledge

Legal and regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking

AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Senior Officer for Shari’a Assessment & Testing in Abu Dhabi. You will support the SAT unit, monitor Shari’a compliance, and draft detailed reports for leadership across the ADIB Group.

Responsibilities include conducting risk-based reviews, coordinating with risk and business units, and ensuring alignment with HSA and CBUAE standards. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.