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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Shari’ah compliance and Islamic finance, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and documentation for Islamic transactions. Proficient in advising on Shari’ah structures and facilitating communication between legal teams and financial institutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Shari’ah ComplianceIslamic Banking CertificationSukuk StructuringRegulatory Knowledge (UAE Central Bank, AAOIFI)Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Shari’ah PrinciplesDocument DraftingTransaction StructuringSOP MappingDigital Product Review
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationTraining Delivery
Tools & Technologies
MS Office
Certifications & Qualifications
AAOIFI CertificationIslamic Banking Qualification
Industry Keywords
Islamic FinanceSyndicationsBilateral TransactionsISSC GuidelinesFinancial Institutions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise on Shari’ah compliance of structures and facility documents for Islamic deals, including Sukuk
- Recommend appropriate Shari’ah structures for transactions in accordance with UAE Central Bank regulations, AAOIFI Shari’ah standards, ISSC guidelines, and supervisors’ instructions
- Liaise with internal and external legal counsel during facility-document drafting
- Coordinate with other Islamic banks in syndications and club deals to resolve disagreements and finalize drafts
- Support bespoke bilateral transactions, syndications, and Sukuk in the DCM market
- Assist with ISSC presentations and procure approvals for recommended solutions and documentation
- Advise on new Islamic products and review related contracts and documents
- Address day-to-day Shari’ah queries and coordinate legal-document preparation or amendments
- Map documents and SOPs for Shari’ah sensitivities and identify action items
- Review digital product journeys and guide Business and IT teams on Shari’ah-compliant implementation
- Maintain and refresh e-learning content
- Deliver wholesale-related training and training for new product launches
- Exercise delegated Shari’ah approval authority
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree/professional qualification in commerce, business, or banking
- Certification/qualification in Islamic Banking, preferably AAOIFI certifications
- Significant exposure to Shari’ah principles through studies, courses, or extensive on-the-job learning
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Strong communication skills for bank-wide interaction on technical issues
- Command of MS Office
- Minimum ten years’ experience, including seven years of relevant experience in the Islamic financial sector (financial institutions, accounting, and auditing firms)