Westfield Consulting was founded in January 2012, by a team of Nigerians with over 45 years of cumulative work experience in management and consultancy. Westfield Consulting is a provider of Human Resource and Strategic Management Services. Our focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery has made us a first choice to our growing clientele in various sectors. We have successfully achieved a positive work force attitude, while engineering a more motivated and committed workforce for our clients with notable results Our results provide a testament about the quality of our services. 70% of our business is repeat business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shariah Compliance Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Compliance/Shariah Governance
Reports To: Head, Compliance/Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
- To ensure that the finance house’s operations, products, and services adhere strictly to Shariah principles and guidelines.
- The Shariah Compliance Officer is responsible for maintaining Shariah governance, liaising with the Shariah Advisory Committee (SAC), and providing internal guidance on Islamic finance matters.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance, Shariah Law, Islamic Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in a Shariah compliance or advisory role within a finance house, Islamic microfinance, or investment firm.
- Certification in Islamic Finance (e.g., AAOIFI CSAA, CIFE, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Familiarity with AAOIFI and IFSB standards.
- Strong understanding of Islamic financial instruments like Ijara, Murabaha, Mudarabah, and Sukuk.
Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their recent CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.