Head of Takaful Solutions, Global High Net Worth

About the role

The Head of Takaful Solutions will be the trusted subject‑matter expert for Manulife’s Global High Net Worth (GHNW) business, based in Dubai. This market‑facing role will represent the Takaful proposition to banks, brokers and internal leaders, translating complex Shariah and product concepts into clear, client‑relevant guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as GHNW’s primary consultative interface for banks, brokers and internal leadership, presenting Manulife’s Takaful propositions with confidence and clarity.
• Collaborate with Product, Shariah research, Legal, Compliance, Marketing and other functions to ensure consistent articulation of the Takaful offering and capture market feedback.
• Translate product and Shariah content into compelling narratives and materials tailored to various audiences.
• Gather partner, customer and market feedback and provide structured insights to inform proposition enhancements.
• Build Takaful knowledge across internal stakeholders through briefings, training and technical support.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of experience in Takaful, Islamic insurance, Islamic finance or a closely related field.
• Deep practical knowledge of Takaful principles, operating models, product structures, Shariah governance and customer disclosure requirements.
• Demonstrated credibility in presenting complex Takaful concepts to banks, brokers, intermediaries and senior leaders.
• Experience in the Middle East, with familiarity of UAE and DIFC regulatory boundaries strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Strong advisory, relationship‑management and influencing skills across external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify technical product and Shariah concepts into clear, practical messages.
• Executive presence and exceptional presentation skills for engaging banks, brokers and senior leaders.