Shariah Advisor (Window Takaful Operations)

About the role

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan is seeking a Shariah Advisor for its Window Takaful operations, branded as "Tayyab Takaful." The appointment will be made on a contract basis initially for a period of three (03) years, extendable by mutual consent. Appointment is subject to clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). An attractive compensation package will be offered.

Posts and vacancies

• Post: Shariah Advisor (Window Takaful Operations — Tayyab Takaful)

• Nature: Contract appointment for three (03) years, extendable

Eligibility

Qualification options:

• Shahadat-ul-Aalamiyyah Degree (Dars-e-Nizami) from a recognized Board of Madaris with minimum seventy percent (70%) marks plus a Bachelor's degree recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan with minimum 2nd Class; or

• Post-graduate degree in Kuliyyatush Shariah or Kuliyyah Usooluddin; L.L.M (Shariah); MS Shariah or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5 from an institution recognized by HEC.

Work experience (one of the following):

• At least four (4) years' experience of giving Shariah rulings in fiqh, preferably fiqh-ul-muamalat, including the period of Takhasus-fil-Ifta; or

• At least five (5) years' experience in teaching, research, or training in Islamic financial services; or

• At least five (5) years' experience in working in relevant departments of an institution offering Islamic financial services; or

• At least five (5) years' experience in working in relevant departments of banking, securities, or insurance/Takaful regulator.

A combination of eligible experience is acceptable (examples provided in the advertisement). Candidates with direct experience as a Shariah Advisor for a Pension Fund Manager, Dedicated Family Takaful, or Window Takaful Operations will be given preference.

Integrity requirement: candidate must not have been associated with illegal activity related to Insurance/Takaful/Fund Management or banking business and must not be in default of payment of dues to any financial institution or default in payment of any taxes.

How to apply

• Download the prescribed application form from: https://www.statelife.com.pk/en/page/career

• Complete the application form and attach copies of certificates/degrees and experience certificates.

• Include an affidavit and a copy of CNIC with the application.

• No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.

• Send the complete application package to the following postal address within the application period stated below:

Divisional Head (HR & Admin)
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
Principal Office, State Life Building #9
Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi

• Appointment will be subject to SECP clearance.

Important dates

• Publication date: 2026-10-11

• Last date to apply: 2026-10-26 (within 15 days from publication)