Senior Manager – Shariah Consultation

About the role

The Shariah Consultation unit at Emirates Islamic Bank ensures that all products, services, and business initiatives comply with Shariah principles and regulatory requirements. As Senior Manager, you will lead expert guidance, support business growth, and strengthen Shariah governance across the bank.

Key responsibilities

• Review new and existing products, services, contracts and initiatives for Shariah compliance and ISSC directives.
• Advise stakeholders on Shariah matters, product structuring, and UAE Central Bank regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement Shariah governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Assess legal agreements, marketing materials and operational processes from a Shariah perspective.
• Conduct research on emerging Shariah issues and support audits, compliance reviews and regulatory examinations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic Finance, Law or related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Islamic banking, Shariah advisory or compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of AAOIFI standards, IIFM, IFSB and Higher Shariah Authority resolutions.
• Professional certification in Islamic Banking and Finance is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills with high professional integrity.

Required skills

• Risk Assessment
• Higher Shariah Authority resolutions
• AAOIFI standards
• Islamic finance principles
• IIFM
• Shariah governance
• IFSB
• Product structuring
• Research