Shariah Compliance Assistant Manager

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic financial institution is seeking a Shariah Compliance professional passionate about Islamic finance. This role involves ensuring compliance with Shariah principles, reviewing documentation, and providing training. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in compliance or audit within an Islamic finance context.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Shariah compliance, audit, or advisory.
• Basic understanding of banking products and regulatory standards like AAOIFI.
• Commitment to accuracy and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business activities for compliance with Shariah rules and regulations.
• Review contracts and operational documents for compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports based on new regulations from HSA.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Islamic finance principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Islamic Banking, or Islamic Finance

Job description

An excellent opportunity has opened up for a motivated individual to join the Shariah Compliance team at a leading Islamic financial institution. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about Islamic finance and eager to grow within a regulatory and governance-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring day-to-day business activities to ensure compliance with Shariah rules, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the review of contracts, forms, policies, marketing materials, and operational documents for Shariah compliance.
• Help prepare gap analyses and compliance reports based on new resolutions and circulars from the Higher Sharia Authority (HSA) and other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in periodic reviews and field visits to assess the effectiveness of existing Shariah controls.
• Maintain and update internal checklists and records to support structured compliance monitoring.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports and documentation for internal committees and regulatory bodies.
• Promote awareness of Shariah compliance requirements within the business through training support and coordination.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Islamic Banking, or Islamic Finance. Additional knowledge in law or economics is a plus.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in Shariah compliance, audit, or advisory within an Islamic financial institution.
• Basic understanding of Islamic finance principles, banking products, and regulatory standards such as AAOIFI and HSA requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and ethical conduct.

If you are looking to build your career in Islamic banking and play a key role in upholding Shariah principles, we welcome your interest.