Shariah Conversion Advisory Consultant

About the role

The Shariah Conversion Advisory Consultant will guide financial institutions and investment firms through the transformation of conventional products and processes into Shariah‑compliant structures. The role spans the entire conversion lifecycle, from initial assessment to post‑implementation review, ensuring alignment with Islamic finance standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Shariah gap analyses of existing investment activities, contracts, policies, procedures, systems, and governance frameworks.
• Develop conversion roadmaps, target operating models, and compliance controls tailored to each client’s commercial objectives.
• Restructure investment portfolios, funds, money‑market products, financing arrangements, and related documentation, recommending suitable Islamic finance alternatives.
• Advise on regulatory, legal, accounting, operational, technology, and governance implications of conversion programs.
• Prepare detailed assessment reports, technical memoranda, implementation recommendations, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary consulting teams, client management, regulators, Shariah supervisory boards, and legal advisers throughout workshops, meetings, and implementation activities.
• Support implementation, assess readiness for Shariah‑compliant operations, and provide post‑conversion advisory services.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to boards, senior management, and staff on conversion requirements and practical implications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance, Finance, Banking, Law or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Shariah advisory, Islamic finance consulting, or related conversion projects.
• Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles, regulatory frameworks, and commercial banking operations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Shariah gap assessment methodology
• Islamic finance structuring and product design
• Regulatory compliance analysis
• Project planning and roadmap development