
Unit Head - Shari'a Assessment & Testing
ADIB · Abu Dhabi
On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeDirectorFinance & Banking
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- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Abu Dhabi · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 1 hour ago · apply link checked 51 minutes ago
About the role
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.
What we look for
- 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
- Postgraduate or higher qualification in Shari'a/Islamic banking
- Experience in Shari'a Compliance and/or Internal Shari'a Audit
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