Shari’a Compliance Officer

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Analysis","Risk assessment","Stakeholder management","Compliance mindset"]

Ensure Shari’a compliance across the ADIB Group by supporting the management of Higher Shari’a Authority (HSA) and ISSC resolutions. Disseminate and accurately record new resolutions, perform gap assessments, assess risks and controls, monitor action plans, and address Shari’a compliance issues. Maintain a resolutions database in the GRC system, coordinate with business stakeholders, and produce reports and dashboards to keep management informed.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
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Shari’a Compliance Officer

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Job Summary

Ensure Shari’a compliance across the ADIB Group by supporting the management of Higher Shari’a Authority (HSA) and ISSC resolutions. Disseminate and accurately record new resolutions, perform gap assessments, assess risks and controls, monitor action plans, and address Shari’a compliance issues. Maintain a resolutions database in the GRC system, coordinate with business stakeholders, and produce reports and dashboards to keep management informed.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist the team leader in managing and supervising the SRA unit’s functions and team members.
  • •Ensure timely dissemination and accurate recording of new HSA and related ISSC resolutions, including translation and input into systems.
  • •Coordinate with the team leader to understand bank business/operational functions and identify key stakeholders.
  • •Conduct gap assessments against HSA resolutions, assess risks and control effectiveness, and recommend corrective actions for Shari’a non-compliance.
  • •Monitor implementation of action plans, resolve Shari’a compliance issues, and provide regular updates through reports and dashboards.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
  • •3+ years of experience in Shari’a related functions in Islamic banking (preferably Shari’a Compliance, Consultation, or Internal Shari’a Audit).
  • •AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent certifications).
  • •Good knowledge of banking and Islamic banking products, Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence principles, and Shari’ah standards.
  • •Fluent/proficiency in Arabic and English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience:3+ yearsIslamic banking
Education:Bachelor's in Shari’a/Islamic banking
Skills:CommunicationPresentationAnalysisRisk assessmentStakeholder managementCompliance mindset
Certifications:AAOIFI CSAACIPA
Languages:ArabicEnglish
Tech Stack:Governance Risk and Control (GRC) systemDashboardsReporting

Company Brief

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is a public Islamic bank providing retail, corporate, wealth and investment banking services across the UAE and international markets, offering Sharia-compliant financial products and digital banking solutions.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1997
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