Senior Shariah Advisory, ISSC Secretariat & Training

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the UAE seeks a Shariah Advisory professional to support Consumer Banking in developing, reviewing, and implementing Islamic banking products in line with ISSC/HSA directives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate ISSC secretariat activities, conduct Shariah research, review SOPs, and assist with governance documentation, training, and awareness across the bank. 4–6 years of related experience preferred; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Shariah, Islamic Finance, or related discipline.
• Good understanding of Islamic banking products and Shariah governance.
• 4–6 years of experience in Shariah Advisory or related areas.
• Familiarity with CBUAE Shariah Governance Framework and AAOIFI standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Shariah advisory services for Islamic Consumer Banking products and services.
• Review agreements, documents, and processes for Shariah compliance.
• Review product communications to ensure alignment with Shariah principles.
• Coordinate ISSC secretariat activities and prepare meeting materials.
• Prepare ISSC minutes and track action items and resolutions.
• Maintain governance documentation and ISSC records.
• Assist in governance reporting and regulatory communications.
• Coordinate training and awareness programmes on Shariah requirements.

Skills

Shariah Advisory

Stakeholder management

English communication

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shariah / Islamic Finance / related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the UAE seeks a Shariah Advisory professional to support Consumer Banking in developing, reviewing, and implementing Islamic banking products in line with ISSC/HSA directives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate ISSC secretariat activities, conduct Shariah research, review SOPs, and assist with governance documentation, training, and awareness across the bank. 4–6 years of related experience preferred; Arabic is a plus.