Graduate Trainee – Internal Shariah Control (UAEN)

About the role

Emirates NBD is recruiting a graduate trainee for its Bedaya Graduate Programme within the Compliance unit, as a Shari'ah Control Officer. This development role supports the Head of Internal Shari'ah Control in delivering Shari'ah control functions across Emirates NBD Group entities and relevant subsidiaries with Islamic offerings, excluding Emirates Islamic Bank. The trainee learns to ensure activities, products, documentation, communications and stakeholder queries are reviewed in line with the Shariah Governance Framework, ISSC resolutions, Higher Shari'ah Authority guidelines and applicable AAOIFI Shari'ah Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support the review of agreements, contracts, product documentation, services, marketing communications, customer queries, complaints and Shari'ah screening activities.
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing business activities to assess compliance with Islamic Shari'ah, ISSC resolutions, Higher Shari'ah Authority guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare formal Shari'ah compliance updates, quarterly reports, manuals, SOPs and regulatory communications under the guidance of Shari'ah leadership.
• Support the development and delivery of basic and customised Shari'ah training materials for Emirates NBD staff.
• Assist with ISSC secretariat activities, including meeting agendas, archiving fatwas and resolutions, logistics and following up on implementation of Shari'ah resolutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Shari'ah or Law is essential; a master's degree related to Islamic Banking is desirable.
• Certified Sharia Advisor and Auditor qualification by AAOIFI is desirable, though support is offered to those undertaking it.
• Some experience in a Shari'ah department or Shari'ah consultancy firm is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Islamic banking operations and Islamic Shari'ah principles is essential.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict management skills.

What we offer

• A wide range of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career.
• Competitive rewards, benefits and perks.
• A flexible work policy allowing work from home whenever it suits.