Sharia Compliance Advisor at Equity Bank Limited

Equity Bank is one of the region's leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7.3 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

The Bank scouts for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of the ever evolving microfinance industry, growing our services, delighting our customers and contributing to our community.

Sharia Compliance Advisor

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Islamic Banking, with a direct dotted line to the Sharia board, the role holder will be tasked with reviewing the operations of the Islamic finance environment for Shariah compliance and ensuring that all the products and services offered within the bank conform to Shariah rules and principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and promote Sharia compliance culture
• Develop, review and update Sharia policies to govern the bank's Islamic Banking arm.
• Implement a structured compliance monitoring process.
• Offer Secretarial services to the Sharia board
• Report on Sharia compliance levels within the bank to the Sharia board.
• Record & promulgate Sharia rulings generated from sharia board members resolutions.
• Conduct periodic Sharia audits to ensure that all the products and Services, operations and documentation of the bank are sharia compliant.
• Synergize with business teams in developing new products and services.
• Prepare relevant Sharia training programs and Conduct periodic training sessions for staff

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least an O-Level pass of C+
• Bachelor's degree in Sharia, Law, or Islamic Finance with exposure and knowledge in Islamic Finance, or, Bachelor's in Business Admin with course(s) in Islamic Finance.
• Should have at least 3 years' experience in Sharia compliance, audit, or training function in an Islamic finance institution or window.
• Prior experience in reporting to a Sharia board will be an added advantage.

Desired Competencies

• Team player and solution oriented. 
• Possess excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral. 
• Should be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Self-motivated, initiative, and dynamic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae quoting the job you are applying for to jobs@equitybank.co.ke by 23 August 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.