Protégé - Shariah Governance, Advisory & Research (SGAR)

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful is seeking a motivated graduate to join the Shariah Governance, Advisory & Research (SGAR) team under the PROTÉGÉ Programme. You will gain exposure to Shariah governance, Islamic finance, takaful operations, regulatory compliance, and Shariah advisory practices within a leading insurer and takaful institution.

Responsibilities include assisting in Shariah research, preparing committee papers, reviewing policies, monitoring regulatory developments, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Islamic Finance, Fiqh Muamalat, Usuluddin, Islamic Banking or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of Islamic finance and Shariah principles.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Shariah-related research, benchmarking and analysis.
• Support the preparation of Shariah Committee papers, reports, presentations and governance documentation.
• Review policies, procedures, products and business documents from a Shariah governance perspective.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist in maintaining Shariah governance compliance.
• Support meeting coordination, documentation and follow-up of Shariah-related matters.
• Perform administrative and ad-hoc tasks for the SGAR team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Report writing

MS Office

Bilingual English & BM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Shariah/Islamic Finance/related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and passionate graduate to join our Shariah Governance, Advisory & Research (SGAR) team under the PROTÉGÉ Programme. This role offers valuable exposure to Shariah governance, Islamic finance, takaful operations, regulatory compliance, and Shariah advisory practices within a leading insurance and takaful institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting Shariah-related research, benchmarking, and analysis.
• Support the preparation of Shariah Committee papers, reports, presentations, and governance documentation.
• Assist in reviewing policies, procedures, products, and business documents from a Shariah governance perspective.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist in maintaining compliance with Shariah governance requirements.
• Support meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up of Shariah-related matters.
• Perform administrative and ad-hoc tasks assigned by the SGAR team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Shariah, Islamic Finance, Fiqh Muamalat, Usuluddin, Islamic Banking, or related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of Islamic finance and Shariah principles.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on exposure to Shariah governance and advisory functions within the takaful and insurance industry.
• Practical experience in regulatory compliance, research, and governance activities.
• Opportunities to work closely with experienced Shariah professionals and industry practitioners.
• Professional development through structured learning and on-the-job training.