Unit Head - Shari'a Assessment & Testing

ADIB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank seeks an experienced Shari'a Compliance leader to develop and oversee annual Shari'a assessments and monitoring across the bank. The role requires extensive leadership, strong knowledge of AAOIFI standards, and fluency in Arabic and English.

The candidate will prepare comprehensive reports for committees, guide the execution team, and manage action plans arising from Shari'a reviews. Ten+ years in Shari'a functions within Islamic banking are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• Strong academic background and experience in Shari'a compliance.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of Islamic banking products and AAOIFI Shari'a Standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in leadership roles.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• 10+ years of experience in Shari'a related functions in Islamic banking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate the SAT's Annual Shari'a Assessment and Testing Plans
• Lead and oversee Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across the Bank
• Oversee assessment of Shari'a Non-Compliance risks and control effectiveness
• Prepare detailed reports on Shari'a review and testing findings for stakeholders and committees
• Prepare periodic reports to the ISSC and other applicable committees
• Monitor implementation of action plans arising from Shari'a compliance reviews
• Provide leadership and guidance to the execution team

Skills

Shari'a compliance

Leadership

Executive communication

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shari'a/Islamic banking or equivalent

AAOIFI CSAA certification

CIPA certification

Postgraduate or higher qualification in Shari'a/Islamic banking

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate the SAT's Annual Shari'a Assessment and Testing Plans
• Lead and oversee Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across the Bank
• Oversee assessment of Shari'a Non-Compliance risks and control effectiveness
• Prepare detailed reports on Shari'a review and testing findings for stakeholders and committees
• Prepare periodic reports to the ISSC and other applicable committees
• Monitor implementation of action plans arising from Shari'a compliance reviews
• Provide leadership and guidance to the execution team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'a/Islamic banking or equivalent
• Strong academic background and experience in Shari'a compliance
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of Islamic banking products and AAOIFI Shari'a Standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in leadership roles
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• 10+ years of experience in Shari'a related functions in Islamic banking

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate or higher qualification in Shari'a/Islamic banking
• Experience in Shari'a Compliance and/or Internal Shari'a Audit

About the Company

• Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is an Islamic bank headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.