Shariah Compliance Lead

Key Accountabilities 

• Perform review and Shariah related assessment for BAU activities include, but not limited to product development, projects and initiatives, ad hoc request from business units/regulators, management of Shariah Non-Compliance event, regulatory change review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Yearly Annual Planning, involvement in the Self Operational Risk Assessment, BNM attestation, etc.
• Report on update relating to the Shariah Compliance to the local management committee, the Shariah Committee, Audit Committee, Board and Regional/Group Compliance.
• Perform Shariah assurance activities based on annual Shariah Compliance Plan.
• Support the Compliance team in preparing the Continuous Improvement project/initiatives and ad-hoc projects, up till the date of implementation.
• Identify and interact with internal stakeholders to further comprehend the functional mandates and ensure functional involvement in matters of relevance. 
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders are informed, understand and support Compliance activities and prioritization. 
• Share assurance activities’ results and agree on actions with management and other relevant stakeholders and follow up with business on agreed improvement actions. 

Requirement

• 5 years of experience in the insurance or Takaful industry, with a focus on Shariah compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree holder or relevant professional qualification

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• Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Caroline Louis