Manager - Shari'a Assessment & Testing

About the role

ADIB Group is looking for a Manager - Shari'a Assessment & Testing based in Abu Dhabi. The role maintains Shari'a compliance across the Group by monitoring business activities and operations against the Higher Shari'a Authority (HSA) resolutions, the Bank's Internal Shari'a Supervisory Committee (ISSC) resolutions, Central Bank of the UAE regulations and the Group's own policies and frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager in maintaining and enhancing Shari'a compliance across the Group.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with HSA and ISSC resolutions and CBUAE standards.
• Ensure the Annual Shari'a Assessment and Testing Plan covers all critical areas of compliance.
• Oversee and carry out detailed Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across business units using a risk-based approach supported by systems such as the GRC platform.
• Assess Shari'a non-compliance risks and controls, coordinate with business units and operational risk teams, and track action plans arising from reviews.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on review findings to stakeholders and committees, and help communicate them.
• Refine the Group's Shari'a policies, procedures and methodologies and support other Shari'a functions as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'a/Islamic banking or equivalent.
• Strong academic background or experience in Shari'a compliance or audit.
• 7+ years of experience in Shari'a-related functions in Islamic banking, preferably in compliance, consultation or audit.
• Leadership experience.
• Fluent Arabic and English.

Required skills

• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certification (or equivalent).
• Expert knowledge of Islamic banking products, Islamic commercial jurisprudence, Shari'a standards and operations.
• Reasonable legal and compliance background.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.