Unit Head - Shari'a Assessment & Testing

ADIB · Abu Dhabi

On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeDirectorFinance & Banking
Posted 8h ago

Why we think you can apply

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 8 hours ago · apply link checked 7 hours 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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