As a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Sukuk Markets, you will contribute to promoting the sound development and resilience of Islamic capital markets through capacity development support to member countries on structuring and issuing sukuk and enhancing regulatory frameworks.  You will contribute to policy development and implementation of standards for Islamic capital markets, working closely with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organisations, and industry stakeholders to enhance market stability, resilience, and sound development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capacity Development: Support the development and delivery of technical assistance programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for regulatory and supervisory authorities to facilitate the adoption and implementation of IFSB standards and best practices.
• Capital Markets Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation of global policies and standards that promote the stability, transparency, and sound development of Islamic capital markets, including sukuk, working with a broad range of regulatory and supervisory authorities.
• Market and Financial Stability Monitoring: Track global trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments impacting Islamic capital markets and sukuk, assessing their implications for financial stability and market resilience.
• Research and Policy Analysis: Conduct in-depth research as needed on Islamic capital markets, including sukuk structuring, regulatory frameworks, market development, and emerging trends, to inform policy recommendations and technical guidance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with regulatory and supervisory bodies, international organisations, financial market authorities, industry players, and other key stakeholders in the execution of various projects. Foster strong relationships to support standard-setting initiatives and policy development.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in finance or a related field, with a minimum of 3-7 years of experience in issuance, structuring, or advising on sukuk, with a proven track record in sovereign or corporate sukuk transactions. Experience in a regulatory or supervisory environment would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Islamic capital markets and Sharīʻah-compliant financing structures, and legal and regulatory frameworks. Knowledge of international capital market standards (e.g. IOSCO and IFSB standards) would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across international markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Arabic, French, or Russian is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, three-year contractual appointment. Renewable for subsequent terms, subject to performance and organisational needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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As a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Capital Markets, you will contribute to the development and implementation of standards for Islamic capital markets. You will work closely with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organizations, and industry stakeholders to enhance market stability, resilience, and sound development. The role involves policy formulation, capacity development, financial stability monitoring, and active engagement with global stakeholders to support the advancement of Islamic capital markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capital Markets Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation of global policies and standards that promote the stability, transparency, and sound development of Islamic capital markets, including sukuk, working with a broad range of regulatory and supervisory authorities.
• Capacity Development: Support the development and delivery of technical assistance programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for regulatory and supervisory authorities to facilitate the adoption and implementation of IFSB standards and best practices.
• Market and Financial Stability Monitoring: Track global trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments impacting Islamic capital markets and sukuk, assessing their implications for financial stability and market resilience.
• Research and Policy Analysis: Conduct in-depth research as needed, on Islamic capital markets, including sukuk structuring, regulatory frameworks, market development, and emerging trends, to inform policy recommendations and technical guidance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with regulatory and supervisory bodies, international organisations, financial market authorities, industry players, and other key stakeholders in the execution of various projects. Foster strong relationships to support standard-setting initiatives and policy development.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in finance or a related field, with a minimum of 3-7 years of experience in regulatory policy development or market supervision.
• Strong understanding of Islamic capital markets, sukuk, and related financial instruments, as well as regulatory and supervisory issues. Familiarity with international capital market standards (e.g., IOSCO, IFSB standards) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to assess market risks and policy challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across international markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Arabic, French, or Russian is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, three-year contractual appointment. Renewable for subsequent terms, subject to performance and organisational needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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As a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Islamic Insurance, you will play a key role in policy development and supporting members in the implementation of global prudential standards for the Islamic insurance sector, working closely with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organisations, and industry stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will involve the management of standard development projects and related Working Groups and delivering capacity development programs to IFSB members. You will also be actively involved in monitoring and assessing global trends, emerging risks and financial stability issues affecting the Islamic financial services industry and conducting in-depth research to support the IFSB’s strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Sector Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation of global financial sector policies aimed at promoting the sound development and stability of the Islamic insurance sector, working with a broad range of regulatory and supervisory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Capacity Development: Participate in providing technical assistance and capacity building workshops to regulatory and supervisory authorities globally, to support the adoption and implementation IFSB standards and developing the necessary institutional infrastructure in member countries. 
• Financial Stability Monitoring: Monitoring global trends and developments and analysis of key financial stability issues that impact the Islamic financial services industry
• Research: Conduct in-depth research as needed, that informs the IFSB’s policy development work and supports technical assistance operations. Additionally, research may include study of relevant emerging and cutting-edge issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and consult with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organisations, industry leaders, and other stakeholders in the management and execution of various projects. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in actuarial sciences, finance or other related field and a minimum of 3-7 years of experience in regulatory policy development or insurance supervision is an advantage.
• A strong understanding of insurance as well as regulatory and supervisory issues is essential.  Knowledge of international insurance standards (e.g., IAIS, IFSB standards) and a strong understanding of Islamic insurance is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency Arabic, French or Russian would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, three-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments are renewable for subsequent terms, subject to the incumbent’s performance and organisational requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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As a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Banking, you will play a key role in policy development and supporting members in the implementation of global prudential standards for the Islamic banking sector, working closely with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organisations, and industry stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will involve the management of standard development projects and related Working Groups and delivering technical assistance and capacity development programs to IFSB members. You will also be actively involved in monitoring and assessing global trends, emerging risks and financial stability issues affecting the Islamic financial services industry and conducting in-depth research to support the IFSB’s strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Sector Policy Development: Contribute to the formulation of global financial sector policies aimed at promoting the sound development and stability of the Islamic banking sector, working with a broad range of regulatory and supervisory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Capacity Development: Participate in providing technical assistance and capacity building workshops to regulatory and supervisory authorities globally, to support the adoption and implementation IFSB standards and developing the necessary institutional infrastructure in member countries. 
• Financial Stability Monitoring: Monitoring global trends and developments and analysis of key financial stability issues that impact the Islamic financial services industry
• Research: Conduct in-depth research as needed, that informs the IFSB’s policy development work and supports technical assistance operations. Additionally, research may include study of relevant emerging and cutting-edge issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and consult with regulatory and supervisory authorities, international organisations, industry leaders, and other stakeholders in the management and execution of various projects. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in banking, finance or other related field and a minimum of 3-7 years of experience in regulatory policy development or banking supervision.
• A strong understanding of banking operations as well as regulatory and supervisory issues is essential.  Knowledge of international banking standards (e.g., Basel III, IFSB standards) and a strong understanding of Islamic banking is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Arabic, French or Russian would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, three-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments are renewable for subsequent terms, subject to incumbent’s performance and organisational requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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