Job Description

Company Description Amanie Advisors is a leading global Shariah advisory firm that delivers end-to-end Islamic finance solutions to financial institutions, corporations, and governments. With its presence in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and London, the firm combines global best practices with deep local market insights to advance the Islamic economy. Amanie is recognized for excellence by HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Global Islamic Economy Summit and is distinguished by its commitment to Shariah integrity and financial innovation. Its multinational team brings decades of experience in Shariah law, investment banking, and strategic planning, supported by a world-class Shariah Supervisory Board of eminent global scholars. Amanie's services include product development and structuring, Shariah audits, Shariah Supervisory Board endorsements, financial advisory, investment matching, and equity stock-screening.

Job Description & Accountabilities

1. Shariah Advisory & Product Structuring

Provide Shariah advisory across Islamic banking, capital markets, investments, funds, Takaful, digital platforms, cryptocurrencies and other Shariah-compliant businesses.
Lead client discussions and understand business, transaction and Shariah requirements.
Provide Shariah structuring advice and review products, transactions, contracts, process flows and supporting documents.
Support Shariah endorsement, approval or certification by the Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB), where applicable.
Advise on Shariah governance frameworks, policies, procedures and implementation.

2. Shariah Audit & Compliance

Develop and execute risk-based and compliance-based Shariah audit plans and engagements.
Review products, transactions, contracts, operational processes, policies and governance arrangements for Shariah compliance.
Assess compliance with applicable Fatwas, Shariah rulings, AAOIFI, IFSB and relevant regulatory requirements.
Identify Shariah non-compliance, control weaknesses and risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Assess the effectiveness of Shariah governance, internal controls and risk mitigation measures.

3. Reporting & Remediation

Prepare Shariah audit, compliance and related reports/certificates.
Document findings, risks, root causes, recommendations and agreed corrective actions.
Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Monitor remediation and escalate significant or unresolved Shariah non-compliance matters.

4. Client Engagement & Business Development

Participate in client meetings, business development activities and industry networking.
Support RFPs, tenders, proposals and new business opportunities.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, SSB members, regulators and other stakeholders.

5. Shariah Governance, Training & Research

Coordinate Shariah-related meetings, workshops, training and SSB activities.
Prepare meeting materials, minutes and follow-up actions.
Conduct training and research on Islamic finance, Shariah standards, regulations and emerging products and technologies.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

6. Coordination & General Responsibilities

Coordinate with management, team members, SSB members, clients, auditees and regulators.
Follow internal governance, escalation and confidentiality requirements.
Maintain professional integrity, objectivity and quality standards.
Perform other duties assigned by the CEO/Managing Director or relevant line manager.