About Wahed
Job Brief
The Shariah Risk Associate will support the Shariah Governance & Risk function in ensuring that the company’s products, operations, and communications remain compliant with Shariah principles and internal Shariah policies. The role offers structured exposure to Shariah governance within a global Islamic fintech environment and provides hands-on experience with real operational and regulatory processes.
Job Description
Assist in reviewing internal documents, contracts, and product materials from a Shariah perspective.
Support Shariah compliance monitoring activities, including maintaining approval records, trackers, and audit documentation.
Conduct basic research on Shariah rulings, AAOIFI standards, and contemporary Islamic finance practices.
Help prepare summaries, internal reports, and presentations for Shariah reviews and training sessions.
Support the Shariah team in responding to internal queries, risk reviews, and audit requirements.
Maintain organized documentation, version control, and structured archives for Shariah-related materials.
Job Specification
Undergraduate or postgraduate student in Islamic Studies, Shariah, Islamic Finance, or a related field.
Basic understanding of Islamic commercial jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Mu‘amalat).
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with formal documentation.
Good written communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and internal systems.
Originally posted on Himalayas