Graduate Trainee – Internal Shariah Control (UAEN)

Job Overview:

This is an opportunity for a young graduate of Shari'ah Law to join the bank's Bedaya Graduate Programme within the bank's 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 Emirates NBD Group entities and relevant subsidiaries with Islamic offerings, excluding Emirates Islamic Bank. In this role you will learn to ensure 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.

• 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 communication under the guidance of the relevant Shari’ah leadership.
• Support the development and delivery of basic and customized Shari’ah training materials for Emirates NBD staff.
• Assist with ISSC secretariat activities, including meeting agendas, archiving fatwas and resolutions, logistics, and following up on implementation of Shari’ah resolutions.

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 although 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.

There’s never been a better time to join Emirates NBD.

We’re one of the region’s most recognizable brands. We’re banking innovation leaders. We’re growing across both the UAE and our global offices. We offer a huge range of professional development opportunities to accelerate your career. It also goes without saying that we provide extremely competitive rewards, benefits and perks too, like our flexible work policy so you can work from home whenever it suits. At ENBD, we encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities.