Shariah Compliance Specialist – Internal Controls (Global)

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking a senior Shariah Compliance professional to manage end-to-end Shariah matters for FAB Group, including international branches.

You will provide day-to-day advisory to product, business, control and support groups, conduct staff training, and liaise with regulators, external counsels and auditors on Shariah issues. A strong governance background and AAOIFI knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Shariah or related field.
• Strong understanding of Shariah governance requirements and AAOIFI standards.
• Experience in Islamic banking principles and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Shariah compliance matters for FAB Group, including international branches.
• Provide day-to-day Shariah compliance advice to product, business, control and support teams.
• Lead training to relevant staff on Shariah requirements across operations.
• Coordinate with regulators, external counsels, auditors on Shariah matters.
• Assist Head of Shariah Compliance & International in reporting updates to ISSC.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational and coordination skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office

English and Arabic language proficient

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Shariah/Islamic Finance/Islamic Banking/Law or related

Professional qualification in Islamic Banking/Shariah Governance (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB is seeking a senior Shariah Compliance professional to manage end-to-end Shariah matters for FAB Group, including international branches.

You will provide day-to-day advisory to product, business, control and support groups, conduct staff training, and liaise with regulators, external counsels and auditors on Shariah issues. A strong governance background and AAOIFI knowledge are required.