About the Role
This is an opportunity for a young graduate of Shari'ah Law to join the company's 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 various entities and relevant subsidiaries with Islamic offerings, excluding the company. In this role, you will learn to ensure that 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.
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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 the relevant Shari’ah leadership.
- Support the development and delivery of basic and customized Shari’ah training materials for company staff.
- Assist with ISSC secretariat activities, including meeting agendas, archiving fatwas and resolutions, logistics, and following up on the implementation of Shari’ah resolutions.
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
- 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; support will be given to those undertaking such qualifications.
- Some experience in a Shari’ah department or Shari’ah consultancy firm is desirable but not essential.
- Good knowledge of Islamic banking operations and Islamic Shari’ah principles is essential.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards, benefits, and perks.
- Flexible work policy allowing work-from-home options.
