Shari’a Compliance & Governance Officer

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Shari’a Compliance Officer in Abu Dhabi to ensure group‑wide Shari’a compliance with HSA standards and CB UAE regulations. You will manage dissemination of resolutions, perform gap assessments, evaluate risks and controls, and monitor action plan implementation across the bank.

The role requires strong knowledge of AAOIFI Shari’a standards, Islamic banking products, and fluent Arabic and English. A Bachelor’s in Shari’a or related field is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent certifications).
• Good knowledge of banking and Islamic banking products.
• Strong understanding of Shari’a standards and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader in managing the SRA unit’s functions and team members.
• Ensure timely dissemination and recording of new HSA and ISSC resolutions.
• Translate resolutions texts accurately when required.
• Coordinate to understand bank operations and identify key stakeholders.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date database of all resolutions using the GRC system.
• Communicate new resolutions to relevant departments per procedures.
• Ensure understanding and effective implementation of resolutions across the organization.
• Conduct comprehensive gap assessments against HSA resolutions and assess risks and controls.
• Identify Shari’a non‑compliance areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of action plans from gap assessments.
• Provide regular updates on obligations and action plans to the team leader.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders as per procedures.
• Support the refinement of SCD policies and procedures.
• Assist other SCD functions as required.

Skills

Shari’a compliance

AAOIFI CSAA/CIPA

Islamic banking products

Arabic & English

GRC knowledge

Legal & compliance background

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking

Job description

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Shari’a Compliance Officer in Abu Dhabi to ensure group‑wide Shari’a compliance with HSA standards and CB UAE regulations. You will manage dissemination of resolutions, perform gap assessments, evaluate risks and controls, and monitor action plan implementation across the bank.

The role requires strong knowledge of AAOIFI Shari’a standards, Islamic banking products, and fluent Arabic and English. A Bachelor’s in Shari’a or related field is essential.