Job description

Reporting into the Head of SCD, this Unit Head - Shari'a Assessment & Testing role supervises and manages the SAT Unit's functions, keeping the Bank's compliance with HSA Resolutions, relevant ISSC Resolutions, and applicable CBUAE standards under continuous review. You develop and formulate the SAT's Annual Shari'a Assessment and Testing Plans in line with internal policies, procedures and methodologies, then lead and oversee Shari'a monitoring and assurance reviews across the Bank. The Annual Plan gets built to comprehensively address every critical area of Shari'a compliance across the ADIB Group while staying aligned with the organization's strategic objectives. Execution runs on a risk-based methodology supported by systems such as the Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) platform, with Shari'a Non-Compliance (SNC) risks and related controls assessed and evaluated systematically alongside Business Units and Operational Risk Management. Detailed reports on Shari'a review and testing findings get prepared for stakeholders and committees, including periodic reports to the ISSC. Strategic insights and recommendations flow from every review, and action plans arising from Shari'a compliance reviews are followed through to effective, timely implementation. Regular, structured updates on action plan status, progress, key risks and escalations go to the Head of SCD. Leadership and guidance are provided to the execution team throughout, keeping Shari'a compliance monitoring and reporting to the highest standard.