Manager - Shari’a Assessment & Testing

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation skills","Leadership","Stakeholder coordination","Balancing compliance and business needs"]

Maintain Shari’a compliance across the ADIB Group by monitoring business activities against Higher Shari’a Authority (HSA) resolutions, internal Shari’a supervisory committee (ISSC) resolutions, and UAE Central Bank regulations. Own the annual Shari’a assessment and testing plan, conduct risk-based monitoring and assurance reviews using the GRC platform, assess Shari’a non-compliance risks and controls, and oversee action plans and stakeholder reporting.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
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Manager - Shari’a Assessment & Testing

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Job Summary

Maintain Shari’a compliance across the ADIB Group by monitoring business activities against Higher Shari’a Authority (HSA) resolutions, internal Shari’a supervisory committee (ISSC) resolutions, and UAE Central Bank regulations. Own the annual Shari’a assessment and testing plan, conduct risk-based monitoring and assurance reviews using the GRC platform, assess Shari’a non-compliance risks and controls, and oversee action plans and stakeholder reporting.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the Senior Manager in maintaining and enhancing Shari’a compliance across the ADIB Group.
  • •Continuously monitor compliance with HSA Resolutions, ISSC Resolutions, and applicable Central Bank of the UAE requirements.
  • •Ensure the Annual Shari’a Assessment and Testing Plan covers all critical areas across the Group.
  • •Oversee and conduct detailed Shari’a monitoring and assurance reviews using a risk-based methodology and systems such as the GRC platform.
  • •Assess Shari’a Non-Compliance risks and controls, coordinate with business and operational risk teams, and supervise implementation and tracking of derived action plans with reporting to stakeholders and committees.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
  • •7+ years of experience in Shari’a-related functions in Islamic banking, preferably Shari’a Compliance, Shari’a Consultation and/or Shari’a Audit.
  • •AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certifications (or equivalent certifications).
  • •Expert knowledge of banking and Islamic banking products and Shari’ah standards (including AAOIFI Shari’a Standards).
  • •Fluent/proficiency in Arabic and English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Experience:7+ yearsIslamic bankingSharia complianceSharia auditSharia consultation
Education:Bachelor's in Shari’a/Islamic banking
Skills:CommunicationPresentation skillsLeadershipStakeholder coordinationBalancing compliance and business needs
Certifications:AAOIFI CSAACIPA
Languages:ArabicEnglish
Tech Stack:GRC platform

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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