Graduate Trainee – Internal Shariah Control (UAEN)

This graduate development role places a young Shari’ah or Law graduate within the bank’s Compliance unit as a Shari’ah Control Officer. The trainee supports the Head of Internal Shari’ah Control in reviewing activities, products, documentation and communications across relevant group entities and subsidiaries that offer Islamic products. The work follows the Shari’ah Governance Framework, applicable committee resolutions, Higher Shari’ah Authority guidance and relevant AAOIFI standards. The programme is developmental and provides exposure to governance, product review, regulatory guidance and internal controls. The graduate will work under relevant Shari’ah leadership and should be able to handle detailed documentation carefully while learning how decisions and resolutions are recorded and implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviews of agreements, contracts, product documents, services and marketing communications.
• Support the assessment of customer queries, complaints and Shari’ah screening activities.
• Monitor business activities for alignment with Shari’ah principles, governance resolutions and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance updates, quarterly reports, manuals, procedures and regulatory communications under supervision.
• Help develop and deliver basic or tailored Shari’ah training materials for bank employees.
• Support committee secretariat work, including meeting agendas, records, archiving of resolutions and follow-up actions.
• Help track the implementation of Shari’ah resolutions across the relevant business areas.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Shari’ah or Law is essential.
• A master’s qualification related to Islamic Banking is desirable.
• AAOIFI Certified Sharia Advisor and Auditor qualification is desirable; some Shari’ah department or consultancy experience is helpful but not essential.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Islamic banking operations and Shari’ah principles.
• Careful review, research and written reporting.
• Organisation, confidentiality and willingness to learn from senior specialists.

Employment Details

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. UAE National graduate opportunity within Compliance.