MuhammadAbdulAzizBinMatYusof

ISRA International Consulting Sdn. Bhd. — Kuala Lumpur

• Conduct Shariah audit, review, and assessment support across 20+ engagements, analysing contractual and operational documentation to identify compliance gaps and compile advisory findings for Islamic finance clients.
• Coordinate project workflows and liaise with clients, regulators, and Shariah scholars, contributing to discussions on Shariah-compliant product structuring and Islamic finance solutions.
• Apply Usul Fiqh and Fiqh research to support Shariah advisory opinions and reviews.

Maybank Islamic — Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

• Executed Shariah screening for 50+ retail and SME financing applications, ensuring alignment with internal Shariah Governance Frameworks and BNM regulatory requirements.
• Authored 20 Shariah memos and technical working papers, supporting the Shariah Committee's review process and approval timeline for new financial products.
• Identified and flagged 5 potential Shariah non-compliant (SNC) risks during initial vetting, providing recommendations to address compliance gaps.

Securities Commission Malaysia — Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

• Selected participant in a national program developing future Shariah leaders for the Islamic capital market.
• Completed structured training in Shariah governance, advisory, and Islamic capital market regulation.
• Undertook a professional internship at Maybank Islamic Berhad, applying Shariah principles to financial operations and reviews.

Islamic University of Madinah — Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia

• Taught Arabic to non-native speakers, focusing on grammar and conversation.
• Assisted students in understanding Islamic texts in Arabic.

Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance — Makkah, Saudi Arabia

• Served as Malay-Arabic translator for the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program, supporting the Malaysian delegation.
• Facilitated communication between Malaysian delegates and Saudi government authorities during an official state program.