Sharia Compliance & Testing Manager

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager - Sharia Assessment & Testing to maintain Sharia compliance across the group. You will monitor activities, oversee the annual plan, and lead Sharia reviews with risk and business units, ensuring timely remediation and continuous improvement of Sharia governance.

The role requires expertise in AAOIFI standards, strong leadership, and fluency in Arabic and English, with experience in Islamic banking environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sharia/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of AAOIFI Sharia Standards and Islamic banking operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing Sharia compliance across ADIB Group per HSA and ISSC resolutions.
• Oversee and update the Annual Sharia Assessment and Testing Plan.
• Lead Sharia monitoring reviews across business units and report findings.
• Coordinate with risk and operations to implement effective controls.
• Prepare detailed reports for committees and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely implementation of action plans and policy refinements.

Education

Bachelor in Sharia/Islamic Banking

AAOIFI CSAA / CIPA certifications

Sharia Compliance & Sharia Audit

Leadership

Arabic & English fluency

Regulatory & risk awareness

Job description

ADIB Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager - Sharia Assessment & Testing to maintain Sharia compliance across the group. You will monitor activities, oversee the annual plan, and lead Sharia reviews with risk and business units, ensuring timely remediation and continuous improvement of Sharia governance.

The role requires expertise in AAOIFI standards, strong leadership, and fluency in Arabic and English, with experience in Islamic banking environments.