Shariah Advisory

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad; Malaysia; Presencial; MYR 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive base salary

Holistic, flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Community initiatives

Resumo da oferta

OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad is seeking a senior Shariah advisor to provide day-to-day Shariah advisory, review product documentation, and support governance processes. The role requires at least 5 years in Islamic banking and a strong foundation in Usul al-Fiqh and Fiqh al-Muamalat; Arabic is a plus.

You will collaborate with product and training teams and may participate in Shariah-related committees to ensure compliant banking solutions.

Qualificações

• At least 5 years in Islamic banking with Shariah functions.
• Solid foundation in Usul al-Fiqh and Fiqh al-Muamalat; legal background is an advantage.
• Strong English communication; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day Shariah advisory support per SAC/BNM rulings.
• Review documentation and support product structuring of Islamic banking offerings.
• Conduct Shariah-related research for new product submissions.
• Provide secretarial support to the Shariah Committee as needed.
• Collaborate on training and represent the bank in relevant committees.

Conhecimentos

Shariah knowledge

Communication skills

Arabic language

Tech savvy

Data analytics

Formação académica

Usul al-Fiqh & Fiqh al-Muamalat

Ferramentas

AI tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Provide day-to-day Shariah advisory support to relevant parties within OCBC based on the rulings of the SAC of BNM and decisions by the Shariah Committee of the bank. These includes providing support to Product Developer in structuring Islamic banking products, reviewing documentation and structuring Islamic capital market instrument. Conduct research based on Shariah literatures to support new product submission to BNM, Shariah Committee pronouncement and other areas as requested by Shariah Committee. Provide secretarial and administrative support when needed for effective functioning of Shariah Committee. Collaborate with OABB Learning & Development to conduct training on Shariah related guidelines or Shariah Committee’s decisions. Serve as an effective member of Functional Specialist under New Product Approval Process and Working Group on OCBC Al-Amin Product. Actively participate as bank's representative in committees/working groups coordinated by AIBIM or other relevant parties.

Educational Requirement:

As required by BNM’s Shariah governance, candidates must have a recognized qualification with a solid foundation in Usul al-Fiqh and Fiqh al-Muamalat. A legal background is an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the Islamic banking industry, with direct involvement in Shariah functions and conducting Shariah-related research. Demonstrated exposure to Islamic capital markets, syndicated financing and legal document review.

Shariah-Business Integration:

Able to balance Shariah principles with business needs and apply Shariah requirements flexibly to modern Islamic banking practices.

Tech-Savviness:

Demonstrates adaptability to digital tools and emerging technologies. Familiarity with AI applications, data analytics or financial technology solutions in Islamic finance is an added advantage.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic is an added benefit.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
• Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want.
• Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team.
• Build lasting value in your community.
• Help people grow their assets, business, and investments.
• Take your learning as far as you can.
• Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
• Your Opportunity Starts Here

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.