Shariah Risk Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Assist in evaluating internal documents, contracts, and product materials from a Shariah viewpoint.

• Aid in Shariah compliance monitoring efforts, which includes maintaining approval records, trackers, and audit documentation.

• Perform fundamental research on Shariah rulings, AAOIFI standards, and modern Islamic finance practices.

• Contribute to the preparation of summaries, internal reports, and presentations for Shariah reviews and training sessions.

• Assist the Shariah team in addressing internal inquiries, risk assessments, and audit needs.

• Ensure organized documentation, version control, and structured archives for Shariah-related materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate student in Islamic Studies, Shariah, Islamic Finance, or a related discipline.

• Basic knowledge of Islamic commercial jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Mu‘amalat).

• Strong attention to detail and the capability to work with formal documentation.

• Good written communication skills in English (knowledge of Arabic is a plus).

• Proficient in working with spreadsheets, documents, and internal systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of Shariah compliance.

• Engage with a knowledgeable team dedicated to promoting Islamic finance principles.

• Enhance your understanding of Shariah-related documentation and compliance processes.