Senior Shari’a Compliance Officer

About the role

The Senior Shari’a Compliance Officer ensures that ADIB Group’s activities comply with the Higher Shari’a Authority (HSA) standards, ISSC resolutions and UAE Central Bank regulations. The role leads the recording, dissemination and implementation of new Shari’a resolutions, conducts gap assessments and monitors corrective actions across the bank.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the team leader in managing the SRA unit’s functions and supervising staff.
• Record, translate and disseminate new HSA and ISSC resolutions using the Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) system.
• Coordinate with business units to identify stakeholders and communicate resolution requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive gap assessments, evaluate associated risks and monitor implementation of action plans.
• Identify areas of Shari’a non‑compliance and recommend corrective measures.
• Provide regular updates, reports and dashboards to relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of Shari’a compliance policies, procedures and methodologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Shari’a, Islamic banking or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Shari’a compliance, consultation or internal Shari’a audit within Islamic banking.
• AAOIFI CSAA and/or CIPA certification (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence, AAOIFI standards and Islamic banking products.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with business needs.

Required skills

• AAOIFI CSAA certification (or equivalent).
• CIPA certification (or equivalent).
• In‑depth knowledge of AAOIFI Shari’a standards.
• Proficiency in banking and Islamic banking product knowledge.