Assistant Manager, Shariah Secretariat (GETB)

Reporting to the Head of Shariah, the incumbent has the responsibility to provide operational support for effective functioning of the Shariah committee.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs shariah secretarial functions, which includes preparing minutes of meeting.

• Schedules and coordinates matters relating to Shariah Committee meetings (at least 6 times a year) including preparation of meeting packs.

• Disseminates Shariah decision/resolution to relevant stakeholders.

• Assists Business Unit in seeking Shariah Committees endorsement/approval/notification/advice via email.

• Conducts matters relating to appointment/reappointment of Shariah Committee members.

• Delivers the Shariah Committees remuneration within an appropriate time.

• Assists Shariah Committee members attending training.

• Assists in effective and efficient implementation of the shariah governance structure.

• Build relationship with the Shariah Committee.

• Coordinates and obtain guidance from the Shariah Committee on operational business requirements.

• Conducts Annual Assessment on the Effectiveness and Contribution of Shariah Committee Member

• Conducts Fit and Proper Assessment of Shariah Committee Member as a Key Responsible Person (“KRP”)

• Assists in ensuring products, services and processes within the organization are shariah compliant.

• Assists research initiatives and activities.

• Monitors the Shariah resolutions register.

• Promotes/creates awareness &understanding of Takaful and Shariah to all stakeholders.

• Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.

• Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.

• Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.

• Must be a formal degree holder or higher in Shariah which includes study in Usul Fiqh (the origin of Islamic law) and Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic transaction/ commercial Law). Other professional qualification(s) is an added advantage.

• Has 3 years of experiences in Takaful industry, or related industries.

• Experience working with Shariah Committees and familiarity with Shariah governance frameworks as well as other relevant Policy Documents issued by BNM.

• Strong knowledge of Shariah principles, Takaful operations and Islamic finance.

• Excellent communication and writing skills for preparing minutes of meeting and conveying Shariah requirements/resolutions to various stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Shariah Committee, management and other departments.

• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.

• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.

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Information :

• Company : Great Eastern
• Position : Assistant Manager, Shariah Secretariat (GETB)
• Location : Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
• Country : MY