Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Resident Shariah Board Member Jobs 2026

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), a ‘AAA’ rated specialized financial institution, has announced career opportunities for the position of Resident Shariah Board Member (RSBM). This role is based at its Head Office in Islamabad. Interested candidates meeting the specified qualification and experience criteria are encouraged to apply online for these Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited Jobs 2026.

Job Overview

Eligibility and Qualifications

Experience:

• The Shariah scholar must have at least four (4) years’ experience in giving Shariah rulings, including the period of Takhassus fil Ifta; OR at least five (5) years post-qualification experience in teaching or Research and Development in Islamic Banking and Finance. Preference shall be given to those who have a certificate in Takhassus fil Fiqh/Takhassus fil Ifta.
• Preference may be given to a Shariah Scholar who has at least three (3) years’ experience as a Shariah Advisor or Member of SB of any Islamic Financial Institution (IFI) or deputy to a Shariah Advisor or member of the Shariah Team of an IFI.
• Adequate understanding of banking and finance in general and Islamic finance in particular.
• Adequate understanding of Fiq ul Muama’alat and Shariah related issues.
• Strong understanding of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) and Fiqh methodologies for deriving juristic opinion.

Qualification:

• Shahadat ul Aalamiyyah (شهادة العالمية) Degree (Dars e Nizami) or similar other degree from any recognized institution/Board of Madaris AND Bachelor’s Degree (which is other than the Madaris Degree). OR
• Post Graduate Degree in Kuliyyatush Shariah (كلية الشريعة) or Kuliyyah Usooluddin (كلية أصول الدين) L.L.M. (Shariah) or equivalent from any recognized University. OR
• Shariah Scholar members of Shariah Board/Committees of internationally reputed organizations operating in other jurisdictions.

Job Responsibilities

The Resident Shariah Board Member (RSBM) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide explanation/clarification to management and staff of IBI on products, documents, process flows, and other operational Shariah related matters, in light of decisions, rulings, and fatawa already issued by the SB.
• Ensure that management provides all necessary information, details, and documents when seeking explanation/clarification from the RSBM, to enable proper understanding of the product, its process flows, business and economic outcomes, and Shariah permissibility or impermissibility.
• Guide the SCD (Shariah Compliance Department) in conducting Shariah compliance reviews of key business areas on a test check basis.
• Review responses to Shariah related queries of IBI’s clients regarding IBI’s products and services as submitted by SCD.
• Facilitate the SCD and Training Department in designing and conducting training activities.
• Submit at least a quarterly report to the SB for ratification of all material explanations/clarifications provided by him/her on products, services, documents, process flows, and other operational Shariah related issues, in light of decisions, rulings, and fatawa already issued by SB.

Important Instructions

• The maximum age limit for applicants is 62 years as of the closing date to apply.
• Market competitive remuneration will be offered to the selected candidate.
• The last date for online application submission is August 30, 2026.

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