
Sharia Compliance professional at Dubai Islamic Bank with a strong legal background. Holder of a Bachelor of Law with Honors and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business Law. Experienced in Sharia compliance review, regulatory and legal analysis, and supporting Sharia governance within Islamic banking, with strong documentation and interpretation skills.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Sharia Governance Framework, UAE Federal Law No. 14 of 2018, ISSC resolutions, AAOIFI Sharia Standards (to the extent enforced), and other applicable regulatory guidelines issued by the UAE Central Bank and the Higher Sharia Authority (HSA).
• Review Sharia-related documents, contracts, products, manuals, marketing materials, policies, and procedures to identify and mitigate Sharia non-compliance risk.
• Assist in the preparation and periodic update of Sharia compliance checklists and assessment tools in line with regulatory and internal Sharia requirements.
• Support the continuous monitoring of DIB’s business activities to ensure adherence to Sharia resolutions, fatwas, and standards issued by the HSA.
• Ensure timely communication of Sharia compliance review observations to the Internal Sharia Control Department and assist in regularizing significant Sharia-related issues.
• Support the implementation of enhancements to existing policies and procedures to strengthen Sharia controls and address identified Sharia compliance risks.
• Follow up on corrective actions related to Sharia audit and review observations until resolution.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Sharia compliance reports on technical Sharia matters to the ISSC and internal Sharia audit.
• Contribute to promoting and cultivating Sharia compliance culture within the Bank and supporting the integration of Sharia compliance activities within the overall compliance function.
Sharia compliance review of products and contracts
Knowledge of AAOIFI standards and UAE Sharia regulations
Sharia non-compliance risk identification
Preparation of Sharia reports and checklists
Legal analysis relevant to Islamic banking
Clear written documentation skills
Coordination with internal stakeholders on Sharia compliance matters
Advanced legal research and interpretation skills
case analysis and precise application of the law