Islamic Finance Specialist
أخصائي تمويل إسلامي
Structures banking, investment and insurance products that comply with Sharia principles.
Career overview
What they do
Islamic finance specialists combine finance with knowledge of Islamic commercial law, working in Islamic banks, takaful insurers, sukuk markets and Sharia advisory firms.
Typical responsibilities
- Structure Sharia-compliant products
- Review contracts for compliance
- Analyse sukuk and investments
- Work with Sharia boards
- Explain products to clients
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Distinctive regional expertise
- Global centre in Dubai
- Combines faith and finance
Disadvantages
- Specialised job market
- Requires both finance and Sharia knowledge
- Certification often needed
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: supported by the UAE's ambitions as a global Islamic-economy hub.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 68,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 51 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,418 per credit hour (14 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Fintech
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- Ajman UniversityBachelor of Science in Finance
- Ajman UniversityBachelor of Science in Accounting
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
- American University in DubaiBachelor of Business Administration (Major in Finance)
- American University in DubaiBachelor of Business Administration (Major in Accounting)
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
ADNOC · Employer
ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.
Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.
Emirates Aviation University scholarships
Emirates Aviation University · University
Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Government
Study at top universities abroad and then join the UAE diplomatic corps.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
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Employers hiring
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
Skills employers ask for
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