Manager, Shariah Review

Job Description

• To assist Head of Shariah Review in managing Etiqa Family Takaful Berhad (EFTB) and Etiqa General Takaful Berhad (EGTB)s Shariah Non Compliance (SNC) risk, by ensuring a sound compliance risk management that aligns with Shariah principles/ requirements, business performance and governance structure in identifying, managing and mitigating possible noncompliance with Shariah requirements.
• Assist in establishing a comprehensive Shariah Review Annual Plan that includes critical business operation, newly launched/ existing Takaful products, and branch visit to ensure compliance with the Shariah requirements, applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Ensure Shariah requirements are fully adhered to in respect of Takaful product implementation and business operations/ initiatives/ proposal.
• Assess the business unit's compliance with the Shariah requirements in ensuring high compliance level within EFTB/EGTB.
• Lead and conduct branch review to ensure compliance with the Shariah requirements.
• Inform and provide updates to the BOD, SCEFTB / SCEGTB, SMC and SMT on the latest developments in Shariah / legal / regulatory requirements in Islamic finance, especially in relation to issuance of the BNM Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) rulings and Policy Documents (PD).
• Ensure adequate training and guidance are provided to staff involved with EGTB and EFTB's operations on relevant Shariah requirements governing the Takaful operations, businesses, affairs and activities.
• Assist Head of Shariah Review on other ancillary matters relevant on successful deliverables.
• Provide support on Shariah compliance matters to other compliance functions.

Job Requirement

• B.A in Shariah (Fiqh & Usul) / Islamic Finance & Banking / Muamalat from any recognized institutions.
• 6 – 10 years of experience in Shariah functions in Takaful / Islamic Banking such as Shariah Research/ Advisory/ Secretariat, Shariah Review, Shariah Risk Management and/or Shariah Audit.
• Completed the Certified Shariah Advisor (CSA) / Certified Shariah Practitioner (CSP) Programme offered by Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS).
• Competencies in compliance / Shariah Review tools and methodologies.
• Comprehension of Shariah requirements/ resolutions of SAC BNM and SCEFTB/SCEGTB.
• Skills and competencies related to the Shariah governance, Shariah principles and Shariah contracts.
• Providing proposal on outcome i.e. observations, areas for improvements, root cause and recommendation for respective review exercises for Head of Shariah Review further review/verification/ confirmation.